Indian rose chestnut
A tropical plant. It is native to Asia. It grows between 500-600 m altitude in China. In India it grows from 60-1200 m altitude. It grows in evergreen humid forest. It can grow in bright shade or full sun. It does best in rich, slightly acid soil. In XTBG Yunnan. It suits hardiness zones 11-12.
Also known as:
Bosneak, Bun nak, Bun-naak, Changkok, Dieng-ngai, Gangane, Gangaw, Ironwood, Irul, Ka thang, Kawtanok, Kesaramu, Lenggapus, Mai-kam-kaw, Mai-ting, Matopus, May lek, Mentepus, Mesua, Na, Nag champa, Naga sari, Nagacesara, Nagachambagam, Nagachampakamu, Nagakeshara, Nagasampige, Nagasari, Nagchampa, Nagesar, Nageswar, Nagkesar, Nagkesara, Nahor, Nak but, Nanga, Nangal, Nangu, Ngai-ching, Penaga lilin, Penaga puteh, Penaga sabut, Penaga suga, Penaga, Penga kunyit, Peri, Poached egg tree, Pohon nagasari, Tapis, Vap, Veluthapala
Synonyms
- Calophyllum nagassarium N. L. Burman
- Mesua nagana Gardner
- Mesua nagassarium (N. L. Burman) Kostermans
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Fruit, Leaves
Where does Indian rose chestnut grow?
Found in: Andamans, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Fiji, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, North America, Northeastern India, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States, Vietnam
Notes: The seeds yield an inedible oil used in industry. There are about 3-5 Mesua species.
Status: A cultivated tree.
Growing Indian rose chestnut
Cultivation: It can be grown from fresh seed or cuttings using mist. Half hardened cuttings should be used. Fresh seed germinate in about 10-14 days. Seed are best to be soaked before sowing. Seedlings can be transplanted when 2-3 years old.
Edible Uses: The young leaves can be eaten raw. The oily seeds need to be well cooked and then are eaten. The fruit is used as an addition to some dishes.
Production: It is slow growing.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Indian rose chestnut Photos
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