Coffee plum
It is a tropical plant. It suits the hot humid tropical lowlands. In regions near the equator they are grown as a fruit tree up to about 600 m. They would probably grow up to about 1500 m altitude in the equatorial tropics. It also occurs wild. It can grow on almost any well drained soil. It does best in rich, moist soil. It needs a protected site and a partly shaded position. It is damaged by drought and frost. It suits hardiness zones 10-12. In Yunnan.
Also known as:
Baincha, Bainchakoli, Bo quan, Darichik, Finel, Goraji, Greater krekup, Heitroi, Hongquan, Indian plum, Jaggam, Jamuna, Kanji, Kareli, Kelukub, Kerekup, Kerkuh, Kerkup, Kerkup bakoh, Kerkup besar, Krakhob khmer, Kuragayi, Kyetyo-po, Lookloki, Lukluki, Mak-kyen, Malagache, Mu cuon, Mung quan rung, Mung quan, Muonquan, Naywe, Paiala, Painna gola, Paneli, Panial, Paniala, Ponel, Ponial, Poniyol, Prunier malgache, Puneala plum, Rata-uguressa, Rukem, Runeala plum, Runealma, Sakhithei, Saralu, Sohmynloh, Sumbrung, Ta khopkhwai, Takop tai, Talisam, Talisapatramu, Talisha, Talispatra, Tambat, Tekroi, Thaislagondi, Thaislagunjul, Thengpe kondu, Umbuvah, Vayangarai, Vayankatha, Vhankali
Synonyms
- Flacourtia cataphracta Roxb ex Willd.
- Stigmarota jangomas Lour.
Edible Portion
- Leaves, Fruit, Roots
Where does Coffee plum grow?
Found in: Africa, Amazon, Andamans, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Congo DR, Cook Islands, Cuba, East Africa, East Timor, Fiji, Guyana, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, South America, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, United States, Vietnam
Notes: There are about 17 Flacourtia species. Also put in the Flacourtiaceae family.
Status: Trees have been planted in a few coastal areas in Papua New Guinea. Fruit are sold in markets in some countries. It is a cultivated food plant.
Growing Coffee plum
Cultivation: Trees are mostly grown from seed but better kinds should be propagated by grafting. They can be grown by cuttings. It produces root suckers and these can be used for planting. Seedlings are transplanted. A spacing of 14-16 m apart is needed.
Edible Uses: The ripe fruit are eaten fresh. Because they are sour, they are often used for jams or preserves. The young red leaves are edible. They contain tannin. They are also used for tea. Young roots are edible.
Production: Fruiting is seasonal. Fruit probably occur from May to October. Rubbing the fruit to bruise them improves eating quality. Fruit mature in 90 days. A tree can produce 50-60 kg of fruit.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 78 | 0.5 | - | - | - | - | 77.7 |
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