Edible Plants of the World

Leichhardt tree, Canary Cheesewood

Leichhardt tree, Canary Cheesewood

A tropical plant. It grows in warm temperate regions. It can grow in the tropics and subtropics. It does best in well-composted, well-drained soil. It needs an open sunny position. It is damaged by drought and frost. It can stand light frost. It is often along the edges of streams and swamps. It can tolerate occasional flooding. In Borneo it grows up to 100 m above sea level. In Indonesia it grows to 1,400 m above sea level. In Townsville palmetum. It suits hardiness zones 9-12.

Also known as:

Bulala, Gempol, Jampa, Kanluang, Kayu mas, Klepu pasir, Kolpo, Lanpayan, Ma-u, Ma-u-gyi, Ma-u-kadon, Nukli, Pohon bengkal, Prung, Tum kham

Synonyms

Edible Portion

Where does Leichhardt tree grow?

Found in: Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Fiji, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste

Notes: The trees are used for making canoes. Fruit are high in Vitamin C. It has anticancer properties.

Growing Leichhardt tree, Canary Cheesewood

Cultivation: Plants are grown from fresh seed. They germinate in 2-4 weeks.

Edible Uses: The fruit are eaten. They are bitter. They have a strong smell and bitter, soft pulp. The young leaves are steamed and eaten with rice.

Production: It is fast growing.

Nutrition Info

per 100g edible portion

Edible Part Energy (kcal) Protein (g) Iron (mg) Vitamin A (ug) Vitamin c (mg) Zinc (mg) % Water
Fruit - 0.8 0.6 - 11 0.7 77.3

Leichhardt tree, Canary Cheesewood Photos

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