Slender-fruited Orange Mangrove
A tropical plant. It grows on the inner edge of the mangrove swamp on level or slightly sloping ground. It occurs along flooded tidal rivers and can be flooded by normal high tides. It prefers stiff, humus rich mud. It is not shade tolerant so needs open land to germinate and grow. It occurs from India to Vanuatu.
Also known as:
Byu-kyettet, Hnit, Lenggadai, Langkadai, Nangkadai, Small-leafed Orange mangrove, Tua dam, Tua kao, Vurada
Synonyms
- Rhizophora parviflora Roxb.
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Embryo
Where does Slender-fruited Orange Mangrove grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, Brunei, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Vanuatu
Notes: There are 6 Bruguiera species. They grow in tropical mangrove swamps.
Status: It is not known if it is used for food in Papua New Guinea.
Growing Slender-fruited Orange Mangrove
Cultivation: Seeds can be planted directly or seedlings can be transplanted. The fruit can easily be spread by rain and water and often washes onto the higher pieces of mangrove swamp land.
Edible Uses: The fruit if eaten is only occasionally used. The germinating embryo is eaten as a vegetable.
Production: In the southern hemisphere it flowers and fruits in July.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed - embryo | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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