Barringtonia edulis (Cut Nut)
Barringtonia edulis (Cut Nut) cluster of small brown fruit hanging from a textured tree branch.
Botanical name: Barringtonia edulis
Common names: Cut Nut, Pili Nut
Family: Barringtoniaceae / Lecythidaceae
Origin: Pacific Islands
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Plant form: Small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Flood tolerance: High
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThis is a small evergreen tree from Southwestern Pacific - Fiji, Vanuatu. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine. The edible seeds are sold in local markets, eaten raw or cooked, with a flavor like raw peanuts. The tree is sometimes cultivated in home gardens and around villages. The bark is used in the treatment of stomach ailments.
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