Petai hutan, Forest sataw tree
A tropical plant. It grows in lowland rainforest and dry evergreen forest. They occur from sea level to 600 m altitude but occasionally up to 1,300 m.
Also known as:
Alai, Amarang, Bairithai, Batai hutan, Dhemka, Gacher shim, Kedawung, Kerayong, Kharial, Kupang, Manipuri urahi, Nkampi, Petai kerayong, Peundung, Pohon petai hutan, Riang, Sa riang, Themuke, Thenuk, Waikra, Yangchak, Yonchak, Yongchak, Zawng-tah-lay, Zongta
Synonyms
- Acacia niopo Llanos
- Inga timoriana DC.
- Mimosa peregrina Blanco
- Parkia africana auct. non R. Br.
- Parkia calcarata Gagnep. ex Lecomte
- Parkia grandis Hassk.
- Parkia roxburghii G. Don.
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Leaves, Spice, Pods, Fruit
Where does Petai hutan grow?
Found in: Asia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Haiti, Hawaii, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Guinea, Northeastern India, Pacific, Philippines, Puerto Rico, SE Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, United States, West Indies
Notes: Various parts are used in medicine. Also as Mimosaceae.
Status: The pods are popular.
Growing Petai hutan, Forest sataw tree
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seeds.
Edible Uses: The seeds are bitter but may be eaten after roasting or boiling. The ripe fruit are eaten. The germinated seeds are eaten. The young tender pods are cooked and eaten, especially with fish. The leaves are boiled and eaten.
Production: In Nagaland pods are available June to November.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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