Vutu kana, Cut nut
A tropical plant. This species mainly occurs in Fiji. Other similar species occur in Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and other Pacific countries. It occurs in forest, woodland and grassland up to 400 m above sea level.
Also known as:
Huel, Hufa'a, Katnut, Nevingen, Tchubo, Tubou, Uel, Vala, Vel, Vele, Velingeh, Vutu, Vutu kana, Vutu kata, Vutu ni veikau, Wan vel
Synonyms
- Butonica edulis (Seem.) Miers
- Huttum edule (Seem.) Britten
Edible Portion
- Nuts
Where does Vutu kana grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Rotuma, SE Asia, Society Islands, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna
Notes: There are about 40 Barringtonia species.
Status: Other Barringtonia species are important nuts in Papua New Guinea.
Growing Vutu kana, Cut nut
Production: The flowering and fruiting is mostly just before Christmas, from September to December.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuts | 262 | 9.7 | 2.4 | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 39 |
Vutu kana, Cut nut Photos
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