Cathormion, Bean-tree, Cathormium
A tropical plant. It occurs in coastal areas near streams. They do best with well drained soil and a sunny position. Often they are on the inner edge of the mangrove forest.
Also known as:
Keo chuoi, Tiem
Synonyms
- Mimosa umbellata Vahl.
- Pithecellobium moniliferum (DC.)Benth.
- Pithecellobium umbellatum (Vahl) Benth.
- and others
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Seeds, Pods
Where does Cathormion grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, East Timor, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
Notes: There are 15 Cathormion species. Also as Mimosaceae.
Growing Cathormion, Bean-tree, Cathormium
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. The seed need treatment before sowing.
Edible Uses: The young pods are eaten after roasting.
Production: Plants are moderately fast growing. In Northern Australia the pods are ripe July 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Pods | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Cathormion, Bean-tree, Cathormium Photos
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