Buddha Nut , also known as Buddha Coconut, is a flowering tree native to India. These trees grow up to 30 meters. The fruit of this tree is large and woody. Though native to India, these trees are found throughout South East Asia. These trees are famous for their large seed pods, which are widely used as decorations.
 
Botanical Name    : Pterygota alata
Family                   : Sterculiaceae
Origin                    : India and Southeast Asia
 
English                  - Buddha Nut
Hindi                     - Buddha Nariyel
Tamil                     - Kodaittondi
Kannada               - Kolugida
Malayalam            - Anathondi