Shrubby deeringia
A tropical plant. It occurs in the Sepik, Madang, Morobe and Central Provinces in Papua New Guinea. It is often near forest edges near creeks in the rainforest. It occurs up to 1200 m altitude. This plant is also used as food in Fiji, Indonesia and Taiwan. It needs a well drained humus rich soil. It needs a sheltered position and partial shade. It is drought and frost tender.
Also known as:
Bajam besar, Bajam pohon, Bakri sag, Bayam besar, Bayem luur, Chhorachhuri saag, Dalbergia karat, Dialinh den, Ditiran, Gaulmauni, Gola-mohani, Handing, Hanthai, Janger, Kakum, Kala-loari, Khruea yang, Kyet-sa-gwe, Latman, Mathak thuka, Mborowa, Men meni, Monbir, Onno ligbo reibe, Parongbee, Peh-zerak, Phaahom plaa, Rangoli lota, Rangoli-lota, Sili-silihan, Tokoi
Synonyms
- Achyranthes amaranthoides Lam.
- Celosia baccata Retz.
- Cladostachys frutescens D. Don.
- Cladostachys amaranthoides (Lam.) K. C. Kuan
- Deeringia celosioides R Brown
- Deeringia baccata (Retz.) Moq.
Edible Portion
- Leaves, Seeds
Where does Shrubby deeringia grow?
Found in: Africa, Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, Christmas Island, East Timor, Fiji, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saipan, SE Asia, Sikkim, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
Notes: There are about 6-12 Deeringia species.
Status: It is a cultivated plant.
Growing Shrubby deeringia
Cultivation: It grows wild. Plants are grown from seed. The seed need to be sown fresh. Plants can also be easily grown from cuttings.
Edible Uses: The young leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable. CAUTION This plant is suspected of poisoning cattle. (Often cattle forget to cook their food!!) The young leaves can be stored for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Shrubby deeringia Photos
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