Java cedar
A tropical plant. It grows in the lowland and lower mountain zones. It grows from sea level to 900 m in Fiji. In Nepal it grows to about 1000 m altitude. It is often in disturbed forest or old garden land. They occur throughout the Philippines in dry open places. It can tolerate some shade and light frost but is best in full sun. It needs fertile, well drained soil. It suits hardiness zones 9-12. In XTBG Yunnan. In Sichuan.
Also known as:
Akagi, Aukkyu, Aukkywe, Batang bintang, Bhillar, Bishop wood, Boke, Cok, Gao, Ge ben jian, Gobranerale, Hka-shatawi, Ighogha, Kaen, Kaijal, Kain, Kainjal, Kainjalo, Kanji, Khuang-thli, Koka, Koka damu, Kywe-tho, Mafia, Nalupumushti, Nhoi, Nira, 'O'a, Paniala, Panisemla, Pankain, Phang put, Po-gaungsa, Pohon gintungan, Shengpo, Sintir, Si pu ge lie, Tag schein, Taiso, Takkir, Tayok-the, Thaijilit, Thaiso, Thirippu, Thondi, Tiger tree, Togotogo, Tongotongo, Toog, Tuai, Tuer, Tuwwo, Tuwwol, Uriana, Urium, Yae-pa-done, Yepaduk, Ye-padauk, Yepadon
Synonyms
- Bischofia trifoliata (Roxb.) Hook.f.
- Microelus roeperianus Wight and Arn.
- Andrachne trifoliata Roxb.
Edible Portion
- Leaves, Fruit, Seeds
Where does Java cedar grow?
Found in: American Samoa, Andamans, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Fiji, Hawaii, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Caledonia, Niue, Northeastern India, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Samoa, SE Asia, Sikkim, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna
Notes: There is only one (2) Bischofia species. It can become invasive.
Status: It is not known if it is used for food in Papua New Guinea. The fruit are often eaten by children.
Growing Java cedar
Cultivation: Plants can be grown by seed or cuttings. Seedlings are transplanted after 3-4 months.
Edible Uses: The ripe fruit are eaten raw and are sweet. They are also used for drinks. The leaves are cooked with pork. (This may be to tenderise the pork.) Young leaves are eaten in salads and used as a condiment. The seeds are eaten. The young buds are used for pickles.
Production: It grows very quickly. In NE India fruit are available June to July.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 70 | 4.1 | - | - | 30 | - | 76.9 |
| Fruit | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Seeds | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Java cedar Photos
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