Termite tree, Scaly Ash, Daintree hickory
A tropical and subtropical plant. Trees grow naturally in coastal monsoon vine forest. They are often on coastal sand dunes and near freshwater streams. Plants need to be in well drained soil. It needs plenty of moisture. Plants are sensitive to cold. In Indonesia is grow in forests up to 1200 m altitude.
Also known as:
Pohon kayu madu, Pohon mangir
Edible Portion
- Fruit
Where does Termite tree grow?
Found in: Andamans, Asia, Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nicobar, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, West Africa
Notes: There are 2 Ganophyllum species.
Growing Termite tree, Scaly Ash, Daintree hickory
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed. The seed should be sown while fresh. They are best if soaked for 24 hours.
Edible Uses: The fruit are eaten raw. (It is the layer around the seed - or aril, which is eaten)
Production: Plants can be fast growing. In Australia, trees flower from October to January and fruit occur from December to February. (Plants flower at the beginning of the wet season.)
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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