Okari Nut

Terminalia kaernbachii

Physical Characteristics

Terminalia kaernbachii is a deciduous Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 20 m (65ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Malaysia, Indonesia, New Guinea to the Solomon Islands.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Oil Seed Edible Uses: Oil Seed - raw or cooked[46 , 301 ]. The seed has an excellent, mild, almond-like flavour, it can be eaten raw, roasted or baked[301 ]. The flavour is improved by roasting it lightly with salt[301 ]. The palatable kernels are the largest known in this plant family, they can be up to 7 - 8cm long, 3 - 4cm wide, and can weigh from 1.5 - 10g each[303 , 324 , 658 ]. The seed contains up to 50% of a sweet, colourless, non-drying oil[324 , 658 ]. It is the source of a vegetable butter[301 ]. Fruit[451 ]. The red, fleshy, ellipsoid fruit can be 60 - 175mm long, 40 - 80mm wide and 35 - 60mm thick[451 ].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known