 The five-chambered ovaries uppermost with a long stylus with divided, short lobed scar.The capsules are large, brown, woody, up to 20-30 cm long, rough, and egg-shaped, with a diameter of about 10-15 cm, weigh about 1-1.5 kg, and contain 10-25 nuts.The tree grows well as a tropical ornamental in moist, frost-free areas, and can be started from seed or cutting.