Kaunithina
A tropical plant. It occurs in dense or dry forest. It grows from sea level to 1,000 m altitude. In Samoa it grows from sea level to 700 m altitude. A small understory tree in lowland and foothill rainforests. It is recorded from Morobe Province and New Britain as well as Malaysia. It grows up to 250 m altitude.
Also known as:
Angari, Aropir, Banaga, Bitung, Didi, Kauloa, Kauningai, Ma'ali, Mbulundavui, Ndawandawa, Ndindi, Nggaunggau
Synonyms
- Canarium bacciferum Leenh.
- Canarium samoense Engl.
- Canarium schlechteri Lauterb.
- Canarium smithii Leenh.
- Canarium pilosum subsp. pilosum sensu Leenh.
- Canarium gutur de Miklouho-Maclay
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Nuts
Where does Kaunithina grow?
Found in: American Samoa, Asia, Australia, Fiji, Malaysia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Samoa, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Vanuatu
Notes: There are 80-95 Canarium species.
Status: This species has been recorded as having edible seeds. Its potential is not known, but it is only a minor food.
Growing Kaunithina
Cultivation: The tree grows wild from seeds.
Edible Uses: The seeds have been recorded as edible.
Production: Trees flower and fruit throughout the year. The flowers are recorded in June, August and November. The fruit are recorded in March and May to September.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Kaunithina Photos
References
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Lebot, V. & Sam, C., Green desert or ‘all you can eat’? How diverse and edible was the flora of Vanuatu before human introductions?. Terra australis 52 p 410
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Whistler, W.A., 2004, Rainforest Trees of Samoa. Isle Botanica Honolulu, Hawaii. p 35
World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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