Spring Pandanus, Screw Palm, Lidool
A tropical plant. It grows in tropical and subtropical places. It grows in a range of different sites. Often they are near the edges of swamps and ponds or along streams. It can grow in sun or light shade. It can tolerate salty locations. It does well in a humid climate. They are sensitive to frost. They can tolerate a wide range of pH values. In Townsville palmetum.
Also known as:
Bomer, Gunga, Idul, Jangawa, Makunguk, Manhara, Miyaringa, Pandan spiral
Edible Portion
- Kernels, Nuts, Seeds, Leaf bases
Where does Spring Pandanus grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, Indonesia, SE Asia, Torres Strait
Notes: There are about 600 Pandanus species. They grow in the tropics.
Growing Spring Pandanus, Screw Palm, Lidool
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from fresh seed. They grow best if removed from the woody shells and soaked for 24 hours. Plants can be grown by removing suckers.
Edible Uses: The fruit kernels are eaten raw but preferably roasted. The ends of the fresh fruit are sucked or chewed for juice. A preparation from the core of the stem is eaten. This may be as medicine. A drink is made from the crushed fruit.
Production: There are about 15 seeds per fruit and there can be 30 fruit in a head.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kernel | 575 | 25.9 | 6.6 | - | - | 0.8 | 3 |
Spring Pandanus, Screw Palm, Lidool Photos
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