Tuckeroo, Beach Tamarind, Carrotwood
It grows in warm temperate to tropical places. It is native to Australia. In tropical Queensland it grows from sea level to 800 m altitude. It needs good drainage. It can grow in dry soil. It can grow in full sun or light shade. It can grow in coastal regions. It can tolerate salt. It is damaged by frost. It suits hardiness zones 9-11. Melbourne Botanical Gardens. Arboretum Tasmania.
Also known as:
Bulkul
Synonyms
- Alectryon bleeseri O. Schwarz
- Cupania anacardioides A. Rich.
Edible Portion
- Fruit
Where does Tuckeroo grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, Hawaii, India, Pacific, North America, Pakistan, Tasmania, United States
Notes: There are 60 Cupaniopsis species. It can be invasive.
Growing Tuckeroo, Beach Tamarind, Carrotwood
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from fresh seed. Seed should be soaked before planting. It can take one month for seed to germinate. It should be grown vegetatively from good fruiting trees. This can be done by layering.
Edible Uses: The ripe orange fruit are eaten. It is the fleshy aril or layer around the seeds that is eaten.
Production: It is a slow growing tree.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Tuckeroo, Beach Tamarind, Carrotwood Photos
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