Patana Oak, Slow-match tree
A tropical plant. It grows in open forest. They are common in deciduous and semi-evergreen forests all over the Indian plains. It grows up to 1,600 m above sea level. In the Himalayas it grows up to 800 m above sea level.
Also known as:
Aalagavvele, Alam, Araya, Ayma, Asanda, Bambwe, Doddaale, Doddala, Duddippa, Garva hannu, Gaula mara, Gonji, Hennu matthi, Hou-no, Kariyal, Kachaddai, Kadon kok, Kadon, Kalikatbai, Kanndaol, Kanndol, Katabhi, Kaulumara, Kaval, Khum, Khumbi, Kimbia, Kok kadon, Kradon, Kum kumari, Kumba bidipata, Kumbha, Kumbher, Kumbhi, Kumbi, Mai-pinngo, Paer, Panibhela, Pelu, Phak kadon kok, Sangawn-gnawt, Sloek raing, Thelawaw, Vakambha
Synonyms
- Barringtonia arborea (Roxb.) F. Muell.
- Careya orbiculata Miers
- Careya sphaerica Roxb.
- Careya venenata Oken
- Cumbia coneanae Buch.-Ham.
Edible Portion
- Shoots, Leaves, Fruit, Root bark, Seeds, Flower buds
Where does Patana Oak grow?
Found in: Asia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
Notes: There are about 5 Careya species. The genus was named for Rev Carey of Serampore.
Status: Mainly used as a famine food.
Growing Patana Oak, Slow-match tree
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seeds. Seeds germinate in 11-46 days.
Edible Uses: Young shoots are eaten uncooked. The flowers are eaten as a vegetable. The bark or outside root is removed and pounded and ground to make flour for bread. The seeds are eaten roasted. This is presumably to remove poison. The ripe fruit are eaten raw. They are also used as a vegetable. They are also pickled. CAUTION. There are some reports the seeds are poisonous.
Production: In India fruit are produced April to August.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Fruit | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Seeds | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Root | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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