Wampi, Wampee
It is native to S. China. A subtropical fruit. It can withstand light frosts. They can grow in dry situations. It can grow on a range of well drained soils. It can grow in acid and alkaline soils. Iron chlorosis occurs on alkaline soils. In the Cairns Botanical Gardens. It suits hardiness zones 10-12. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Also known as:
Huangpi, Lansio, Mafai-jean, Pohon wampi, Song fa dong, Wong Pay, Yellow skin
Synonyms
- Aulacia punctata Raeusch.
- Clausena punctata (Sonn.) Rehder & E. H. Wilson
- Clausena wampi (Blanco) Oliv.
- Cookia punctata Sonn.
- Cookia wampi Blanco
- Lansium silvestre M. Roem.
- ? Quinaria lansium Lour.
- Sonneratia punctata (Sonn.) J. F. Gmel.
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Leaves
Where does Wampi grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Cuba, Hawaii, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Singapore, South America, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States, Vietnam
Notes: There are about 23-30 Clausena species.
Status: It is widely grown in southern China. It is a cultivated food plant.
Growing Wampi, Wampee
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed. Trees can easily be grown from softwood cuttings, air layering or grafting. As fruit occur near the tips of the branches pruning must only be done carefully.
Edible Uses: The fruit is eaten fresh or used in jellies. The skin and seeds are not eaten. The fruit can be preserved, dried, made into jams, pies or drinks. The leaves are used in curries. The juice is used for making a fermented champagne like drink.
Production: It is fast growing. Trees start to produce fruit after 3-6 years. It can grow in moderately cool and dry places. Plants fruit in about 6 years. A mature tree can yield 45-50 kg of fruit in a year.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 34 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0 | 24 | - | 88.2 |
Wampi, Wampee Photos
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