Java almond tree

A tropical plant. It grows in primary forests at low altitudes. It grows up to 100 m above sea level.

Jelamu, Jilapat, Kedungdong, Kerari, Pamotodon, Pohon kenari babi

Canariopsis decumana Bl. ex Miq.

Pimela decumana Bl.

Seeds kernel, Nuts

Where does Java almond tree grow?

Found in: Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia

Notes: There are 80-95 Canarium species.

Status: It is a cultivated food plant. The nuts are a minor food.

Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seeds.

Edible Uses: The seeds or kernels are eaten.

Production: Plants flower from April to May and fruit June to November.

per 100g edible portion

Edible Part	Energy (kcal)	Protein (g)	Iron (mg)	Vitamin A (ug)	Vitamin c (mg)	Zinc (mg)	% Water
Nuts	-	-	-	-	-	-

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