Small-fruited Orange mangrove
A tropical plant. It grows on stiff clay soils and is replaced by other mangrove species on better drained soils. It grows in areas only occasionally flooded by very high tides. They grow to 20 m altitude.
Also known as:
Bakau berus, Berus kechil, Berus, Bodavaki, Byu, Kakandan, Kandoo, Madam, Pasak kao, Prui, Pyu, Saung, Tajang sukun, Tanjang, Ton lui, Tua deng, Tua kao, Vet tru
Synonyms
- Bruguiera caryphylloides Blume
- Bruguiera malabarica Arn.
- and others
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Shoot, Root, Bark - spice
Where does Small-fruited Orange mangrove grow?
Found in: Andamans & Nicobar, Asia, Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam
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 Small-fruited Orange mangrove
Cultivation: The seed can be planted directly from the tree.
Edible Uses: The young shoot is edible. The radical from the seed is eaten after boiling.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed Shoot | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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