Sterculia lanceolata(Flower)-Sterculiaceae Sterculia lanceolata(Fruit)-Sterculiaceae(1) Sterculia lanceolata(Fruit)-Sterculiaceae(2) Sterculia lanceolata : Sterculiaceae, macrophanerophytes. Leaves elliptic or elliptic-lanceolate. Panicles axillary; flowers light red, sepals 5, connate only at base, spreading outward like stars. Follicles bright red, 3-5 palmately radiate. Fruiting Period: June-August Uses: Bright red, pendulous fruit with high ornamental value, used as a landscape tree and shade tree. The seeds are edible and can also be used to extract oil.