Mangrove clerodendrum
A tropical plant. It prefers rich, well drained soil. It grows best in a sheltered, partly shaded position but also likes sun. It is drought and frost tender. It occurs naturally in coastal regions and in monsoon vine forests. Often it is on old sand dunes and near mangroves. It can tolerate being flooded with salty water. Adelaide Botanical Gardens.
Also known as:
Anjali, Banjai, Batraj, Etipisinika, Kembang lugang, Kundali, Lanjai, Limau lelang, Melati utan, Nirnochi, Nyitakkali, Pinarichanganguppi, Sangkupi, Scrambling clerodendrum, Takkolakamu, Te inato, Terong gambul, Tulang-tulang, Vanajai, Wulej
Synonyms
- Volkameria inermis L.
- Clerodendrum neriifolium Wall. ex Walp.
- Clerodendrum inerme var. oceanicum A. Gray
- Clerodendrum inerme var. neriifolium Kurz.
- Clerodendrum inerme f. inerme H. & A.. Moldenke
Edible Portion
- Fruit
Where does Mangrove clerodendrum grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, East Timor, Fiji, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Kiribati, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga
Notes: Leaves have been used to treat sores, by rubbing on them. There are about 400 Clerodendrum species.
Status: The fruit are not particularly attractive.
Growing Mangrove clerodendrum
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings. Plants can be kept bushy by regular pruning.
Edible Uses: The fruit is eaten.
Production: Plants flower in February to September and fruit April 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Mangrove clerodendrum Photos
References
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