Bird Lime Tree, Clammy-cherry

Where does Bird Lime Tree grow?

Found in: Africa, Andamans, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Egypt, Fiji, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Marquesas, Myanmar, Nepal, New Caledonia, North Africa, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Timor-Leste, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam

Notes: There are about 300 Cordia species. It is used in medicine.

Status: The fruit are eaten especially by children. The fruit are sold in markets. It is a cultivated food plant.

Growing Bird Lime Tree, Clammy-cherry

Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. The seed should be sown fresh. It can also be grown from semi-ripe cuttings.

Edible Uses: The pulpy portion of the ripe fruit is eaten raw or stewed. Immature fruit are pickled or eaten in curries. The seeds are also claimed to be edible, but it is not sure if treatment was needed before eating. Oil is extracted from the seeds and used in cooking. The young leaves and shoots are cooked as a vegetable. The flowers are also eaten.

Production: Plants are fairly slow growing. In Nagaland fruit are available June to August.

Nutrition Info

Bird Lime Tree, Clammy-cherry Photos

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