Edible Plants of the World

Burmese-grape

Burmese-grape

A tropical plant. It grows in dense forest. They suit the humid tropical lowlands. In Yunnan in China it grows between 800-1100 m altitude. It grows in limestone areas. In XTBG Yunnan.

Also known as:

Bheri aash, Bhubi, Bubi, Bureng, Buri, Dampejuk, Dampiyu, Dau da dat, Dau trai nhon, Dazau mien dzu o'i, Dojuka, Du qua nhon, F'ai, Fai, Giau gia dat, Giau tien, Haichao, Hamkang, Harphata, Heipan, Kabum, Kalaphal, Kanazo, Kataphal, Kauchi, Khattaphal, Khusmai, Khusumai, Kojuka, Kosmai thai, Kusum, Lateku, Latka, Latkan, Latqua, Lerkho, Lerko, Leteku, Letuk, Lot-Kon, Lutco, Lotkua, Ma-fai, Mafai setambun, Mafai, Mafei, Ma phai, Men lai biu, Motok hei, Mu nai guo, Notko, Otumethi, Pangkai thei, Perpel, Phnhiev, Phnhiew, Phnu, Pnheav, Purpor, Sa-shu-la, Si shuo si, Si suo a si, Sohmyndong, Soh-ram-dieng, Somfai, Tajan molek, Tampoi, Tempui, Theipangkai, Xisu

Synonyms

Edible Portion

Where does Burmese-grape grow?

Found in: Andamans, Asia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Thailand, Vietnam

Notes: There are about 80 Baccaurea species. It is high in antioxidant activity. It is rich in Vitamin C.

Status: It is a cultivated food plant. Fruit are sold in markets. The fruit are popular.

Growing Burmese-grape

Cultivation: Plants are grown from fresh seed. Seedlings need shade.

Edible Uses: Ripe fruit are eaten raw. The fleshy layer around the seeds is eaten. The rind of the fruit can be used for chutney. They are sour/sweet. They are also used for wine. The young leaves and flowers are eaten.

Production: In India fruit are available September to November. Trees can yield 21-156 kg per tree.

Nutrition Info

per 100g edible portion

Edible Part Energy (kcal) Protein (g) Iron (mg) Vitamin A (ug) Vitamin c (mg) Zinc (mg) % Water
Leaves 28 0.6 - - 2 -
Fruit 52.3 9.3 - - 1.6 - 84.7
Fruit - 5.6 - - 273 -
Flowers - - - - - -
Leaves - - - - - -
Fruit - 5.6 - - 0.3 - 35.6

Burmese-grape Photos

Burmese-grape

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