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| name = ''Gnetum gnemon''
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|genus=Gnetum
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| image = Gnetum gnemon BotGardBln1105C.JPG
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|species=gnemon
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|habit_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia ISBN 0881925381
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| divisio = [[Gnetophyta]]
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| classis = [[Gnetophyta|Gnetopsida]]
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| ordo = [[Gnetum|Gnetales]]
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| familia = [[Gnetum|Gnetaceae]]
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| genus = ''[[Gnetum]]''
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| species = '''''G. gnemon'''''
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|width_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia ISBN 0881925381
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| binomial = ''Gnetum gnemon''
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|lifespan=perennial
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| binomial_authority = [[Carolus Linnaeus|L.]]
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|life_ref=Flora - A Gardener's Encyclopedia ISBN 0881925381
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|exposure=part-sun
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|features=edible
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|min_zone=10
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'''''Gnetum gnemon''''' is a species of ''[[Gnetum]]'' native to southeast [[Asia]] and the western [[Pacific Ocean]] islands, from [[Assam]] south and east through [[Indonesia]] and [[Malaysia]] to the [[Philippines]] and [[Fiji]]. They are sometimes called ''padi oats'' or ''paddy oats''.
  
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'''''Gnetum gnemon''''' is a species of ''[[Gnetum]]'' native to southeast [[Asia]] and the western [[Pacific Ocean]] islands, from [[Assam]] south and east through [[Malaysia]] and [[Indonesia]] to the [[Philippines]] and [[Fiji]]. Common names include '''Melinjo''' or '''Belinjo''' ([[Indonesian language]]), '''Bago''' ([[Malay language]], [[Tagalog language]]), '''Peesae''' ([[Thai language]]) and '''Bét''', '''Rau bép''', '''Rau danh''' or '''Gắm''' ([[Vietnamese language]]).
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It is a small to medium-size [[tree]] (unlike most other ''Gnetum'' species, which are [[liana]]s), growing to 15-20 m tall. The [[leaf|leaves]] are [[evergreen]], opposite, 8-20 cm long and 3-10 cm broad, entire, emerging bronze-coloured, maturing glossy dark green. The fruit-like [[strobilus]] consist of little but skin and a large [[nut (fruit)|nut]]-like seed 2-4 cm long inside.  
  
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It is a small to medium-size [[tree]] (unlike most other ''Gnetum'' species, which are [[liana]]s), growing to 15-20 m tall. The [[leaf|leaves]] are [[evergreen]], opposite, 8-20 cm long and 3-10 cm broad, entire, emerging bronze-coloured, maturing glossy dark green. The fruit-like [[strobilus]] consist of little but skin and a large [[nut (fruit)|nut]]-like seed 2-4 cm long inside.
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Fleshy strobili weigh about 5.5 g, the seed alone 3.8 g. Strobili mature mainly from June to September in NE Philippines. The red strobili are eaten by birds, mammals and reptiles.
  
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===Uses===
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==Cultivation==
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[[Image:Gnetum gnemon.jpg|thumb|left|Gnetum gnemon]]
 
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The seeds are ground into [[flour]] and deep-fried as crackers (''[[keropok]]'').  The crackers have a slightly bitter taste and are frequently served as a snack or accompaniment to Indonesian dishes.
 
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[[Category:Edible nuts and seeds]]
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===Propagation===
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==Varieties==
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==Gallery==
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<gallery perrow=5>
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File:Gnetum gnemon male.jpg| photo 1
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File:Melinjo.jpg| photo 2
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Image:Upload.png| photo 3
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<!--- xxxxx  *Flora: The Gardener's Bible, by Sean Hogan. Global Book Publishing, 2003. ISBN 0881925381  -->
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<!--- xxxxx  *American Horticultural Society: A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, by Christopher Brickell, Judith D. Zuk. 1996. ISBN 0789419432  -->
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<!--- xxxxx  *Sunset National Garden Book. Sunset Books, Inc., 1997. ISBN 0376038608  -->
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 12:49, 31 July 2010


Gnetum gnemon BotGardBln1105B.jpg


Plant Characteristics
Habit   tree

Height: ⇕ 60 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 60.
Width: ⇔ 20 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 20.
Lifespan: ⌛ perennial
Cultivation
Exposure: ☼ part-sun
Features: ✓ edible
USDA Zones: 10 to 12
Scientific Names

Gnetaceae >

Gnetum >

gnemon >


Gnetum gnemon is a species of Gnetum native to southeast Asia and the western Pacific Ocean islands, from Assam south and east through Indonesia and Malaysia to the Philippines and Fiji. They are sometimes called padi oats or paddy oats.

It is a small to medium-size tree (unlike most other Gnetum species, which are lianas), growing to 15-20 m tall. The leaves are evergreen, opposite, 8-20 cm long and 3-10 cm broad, entire, emerging bronze-coloured, maturing glossy dark green. The fruit-like strobilus consist of little but skin and a large nut-like seed 2-4 cm long inside.

Fleshy strobili weigh about 5.5 g, the seed alone 3.8 g. Strobili mature mainly from June to September in NE Philippines. The red strobili are eaten by birds, mammals and reptiles.

Cultivation

Propagation

Pests and diseases

Varieties

Gallery

  • photo 1

  • photo 2

  • photo 3

References


External links


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