Ca na
A tropical plant. It occurs in Vietnam in evergreen forests. It needs light when young so seedlings are only found in open places. In southern China it grows in valley forests between 200-1,500 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Also known as:
Bak luwam, Makok kluen, Tram do, Tram la do
Edible Portion
- Nuts, Fruit
Where does Ca na grow?
Found in: Asia, Cambodia, China, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
Notes: The timber is used for furniture. There are 80-95 Canarium species.
Growing Ca na
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seeds.
Edible Uses: The kernels are eaten fresh and also salted. The fruit are pickled.
Production: Trees flower in April-May and fruit is September to October.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts | - | - | - | - | - | - |
References
Anderson, E. F., 1993, Plants and people of the Golden Triangle. Dioscorides Press. p 205
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Eiadthong, W., et al, 2010, Management of the Emerald Triangle Protected Forests Complex. Botanical Consultant Technical Report. p 23
Forest Inventory and Planning Institute, 1996, Vietnam Forest Trees. Agriculture Publishing House p 83
Gardner, S., et al, 2000, A Field Guide to Forest Trees of Northern Thailand, Kobfai Publishing Project. p 113
Kachenchart, B., et al, 2008, Phenology of Edible Plants at Sakaerat Forest. In Proceedings of the FORTROP II: Tropical Forestry Change in a Changing World. Bangkok, Thailand.
Kaewjampa, N., et al, 2014, Investigation Species of Edible Tree and Medicinal Plants in Faculty of Agriculture, Khon Kaen University. International Journal of Environmental and Rural Development (2014) 5-1
New York Botanical Gardens Herbarium.
Sang, D. T., & Mizoue, K. O. N., 2012, Use of Edible Forest Plants among Indigenous Ethnic Minorities in Cat Tien Biosphere Reserve, Vietnam. Asian Journal of Biodiversity Vol. 3 (1), p 23-49