Ceylon sago, False sago
A tropical plant. They occur in tropical lowland areas in grassland and forest. They grow from sea level to 700 m altitude. They are more common in places with a dry seasonal climate. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.
Also known as:
Babai, Bait, Bogak, Chatale, Fadang, Godduyicalu, Kama, Kilakora, Laupama, Maphrao-sida, Mondaing, Mong-tain, Mwaere, Nyia nwasipoyi, Paipai ro, Paiyindu, Pakas raja, Pakis haji, Paku gajah, Paku laut, Patorr, Pitogo, Pitugo, Prong-tha-le, Prong, Queen sago, Ranaguvva, Rosaimaro, Ruvoruvo, Sikas pakis haji, Sikas ratu sagu, Sauang, Takwaruru, Taronarona, Thien tue, Tutappana
Synonyms
- Cycas circinalis L.
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Leaves, Stem starch
Where does Ceylon sago grow?
Found in: Asia, Andamans, Australia, Cambodia, China, Christmas Island, East Timor, Fiji, Guam, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Micronesia, Myanmar, New Caledonia, Pacific, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Vietnam
Notes: There are about 20-40 Cycas species. In Slovenia possibly in hot house.
Growing Ceylon sago, False sago
Cultivation: They can be grown from seeds. Plants, especially damaged ones produce suckers.
Edible Uses: The pith is processed to extract the starch during times of food shortage. The seeds are sometimes eaten after treatment by slicing, fermenting for 2 weeks and then cooking. They can be used for flour. The very young unfolded leaves are cooked and eaten in Malaysia. CAUTION The young leaves are poisonous to cattle. The seeds are poisonous unless treated. They contain a toxic glucoside. They contain Hydrocyanic acid.
Production: It is a slow growing plant. Plants for sago need to be 7 years old and not to have flowered.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Ceylon sago, False sago Photos
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