Plum-fruited yew, Chilean plum yew
It is a warm temperate plant. It grows naturally in the high Andes mountains. In Chile it grows between 500-2,000 m altitude. It is best in humid areas with constant rainfall but can tolerate some dry periods. It can grow in light shade. It suits hardiness zones 8-10. It can tolerate some frost and snow. Arboretum Tasmania. Hobart Botanical Gardens.
Also known as:
Andes prumnopitys, Lleuque, Maniu, Pino, Uva de cordillera
Synonyms
- Nageia andina (Poepp. ex Endl.) F. Muell.
- Nageia valdiviana (J. Nelson) Kuntze
- Podocarpus andinus Poepp. ex Endl.
- Podocarpus spicatus Poepp. [Illegitimate]
- Podocarpus valdivianus J. Nelson
- Prumnopitys elegans Phil.
- Prumnopitys spicata Molloy & Munoz-Schick
- Stachycarpus adinus (Poepp. ex Endl.) Tiegh.
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Seeds
Where does Plum-fruited yew grow?
Found in: Andes, Argentina, Australia, Britain, Chile, Europe, New Zealand, South America, Tasmania
Growing Plum-fruited yew, Chilean plum yew
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds are very difficult to germinate due to the hard seed coat. To get seed to grow they are put in sand and kept moist for several months. The hard shell can be scraped or treated with chemicals.
Edible Uses: The kernel of the nut is eaten. The fruit has a sweet taste and are eaten.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Plum-fruited yew, Chilean plum yew Photos
References
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