Edible Plants of the World

Almondette Tree

A tropical plant. It grows in forest. It grows in fairly open areas. It suits a hot tropical monsoonal climate. They grow in seasonally dry forests. They need light. They can stand drought and high temperatures. They grow on the Deccan in India. In Nepal they grow to 1500 m altitude. In Yunnan it grows between 750-900 m altitude.

Also known as:

Achar, Almondette, Calumpang nut tree, Char, Chara, Chare, Charee, Charkoli, Charoli, Cheronjee, Chiraunji, Chirauli-nut, Chirauli, Chirongi, Chironji, Chivoli, Cuddapah almond, Erpe, Hak phuu, Jarike, Kalompang, Laingchey, Lambo, Lone-hpo, Ma ca, Mamuang maeng wan, Men van, Moongapezhu, Morala, Morri pandu, Munga pera, Nurkal, Pial, Pival, Piyal, Piyar, Piyari, Pyar, Pyaruwa, Rak muu, Rekka, Romchey, Sadeka, Tapasya-priya

Synonyms

Edible Portion

Where does Almondette Tree grow?

Found in: Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pacific, Philippines, Puerto Rico, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

Notes: There are about 25 Buchanania species.

Status: The fruit are sold in markets. They are especially eaten by children.

Growing Almondette Tree

Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seeds. The seeds will still grow after drying or chilling for short periods. Root cuttings can be used.

Edible Uses: The ripe fruit is eaten raw and is sweet. It is used in sweets and yoghurt. The kernel of the seeds is eaten. They are roasted with milk. They are also ground used used to make beancurd. They are used as a substitute for pistachio. The seeds yield an edible oil.

Production: In India the fruit are available March to June.

Nutrition Info

per 100g edible portion

Edible Part Energy (kcal) Protein (g) Iron (mg) Vitamin A (ug) Vitamin c (mg) Zinc (mg) % Water
Nut 656 19 8.5 - 5 - 3

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