Lapsi, Nepalese hogplum
A tropical and subtropical plant. It grows in Northern Vietnam and below 600 m altitude. It is mostly on deep, wet red soils. It grows between 600-2000 m altitude in southern Yunnan. In XTBG Yunnan. In Sichuan.
Also known as:
Amali, Biu la yang, Del-cline, Hamoi-tenga, Ju-ru-ra, Khamoli-sali, Labshi, Lapsee, Lapsi, Lat xoan, Lobsi, Maimeo, Makok nang, Mamue, Manang, Mang men, Mu, Nan-suan-zao, Njing-chi, Nying sho sha, Pako chi, Phindruwa, Pindumsi, Pintupsi, Pohon lapsi, Saa-lee-puu, Seesiat thet, Silot-kung, Siolt-kung, Sning-zho-sha, Southern sour jujube, Thaisudi-khasiba, Wu yan liu tong, Xoan nhur, Xuyen coc
Synonyms
- Poupartia axillaris (Roxb.) King & Prain
- Poupartia fordii Hemsl.
- Spondias axillaris Roxb.
- Spondias acuminata Gamble, non Roxb.
Edible Portion
- Leaves, Fruit
Where does Lapsi grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam
Status: It is sold in markets. The fruit are exported. It is a cultivated food plant.
Growing Lapsi, Nepalese hogplum
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seeds. They can also be grown by cuttings and budding.
Edible Uses: The ripe fruit can be eaten raw and used for wine production. The fruit are used for candy, jam and pickles. It is the half ripe fruit that are used for pickles. The fruit pulp is dried to make marmalade or jams. The young leaves are eaten raw.
Production: In Thailand plants flower in December to February and fruit March to May.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | - | - | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | 0.8 |
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Wikipedia
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