Binjai
A tropical plant. It suits the lowland tropics. They grow in the humid tropics. They are often in areas which are occasionally flooded and swamp areas. It is found in Mindanao and neighbouring islands of Sulu in the Philippines. In Borneo it grows up to 500 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 11-12.
Also known as:
Asam kawbawang, Balanu, Baluno, Banjar, Bauno, Bayuno, Beenjai, Beluno, Belunu, Bin-yaa, Bindjai, Binglu, Binjai, Binnu, Bundo, Bunduh, Dendahan, Jack, Kemang, Lanyat, Ondo, Pohon mangga bingloe, Wani, Wanji
Synonyms
- Mangifera foetida 2 Rumph.
- Mangifera caesia var. kemanga (Bl.) Kosterm.
- Mangifera caesia Jack var. verticillata (C.B. Rob.) Mukherji
- Mangifera caesia Jack var. wanji Kostm.
- Mangifera kemanga Bl.
- Mangifera polycarpa Griff.
- Mangifera verticillata C. B. Rob.
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Leaves, Seeds
Where does Binjai grow?
Found in: Asia, Brunei, East Timor, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste
Notes: There are about 40 Mangifera species.
Status: It is a well known fruit tree. It is cultivated.
Growing Binjai
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seeds. It can also be grafted.
Edible Uses: The fleshy part of the fruit is eaten raw. It is juicy and sweet-sour. They can be pickled. They are used as a substitute for tamarind. The seed kernels are pounded with Blackberried nightshade and used as a flavouring. The young leaves are eaten raw to flavour other food.
Production: Fruit ripen 3 months after flowering.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 48 | 1 | 0.3 | - | 58 | - | 86.5 |
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