Biology:Dracontomelon duperreanum
| Dracontomelon duperreanum | |
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| Fruits of Dracontomelon duperreanum | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Anacardiaceae |
| Genus: | Dracontomelon |
| Species: | D. duperreanum
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| Binomial name | |
| Dracontomelon duperreanum Pierre
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| Synonyms | |
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Dracontomelon sinense Stapf | |
Dracontomelon duperreanum[1] or Indochina Dragonplum is a tree species Anacardiaceae, with no subspecies listed in the Catalogue of Life.[2]
It is found in southern China (Yunnan, Guangxi, Guangdong) and Vietnam (especially in the north - centre); its name in Vietnamese is long cóc, sấu trắng or simply sấu.
Uses
The fruits of the Indochina Dragonplum tree are used in Vietnamese cuisine, often preserved with souring agents or cooked with duck. After being preserved in sugar, it can be used to make a cooling drink in summer. [3]
Exportation
On August 3, 2021, Vietnam exported 22 tons of the fruit to Australia. [4][5]
Gallery
Sấu in Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park.
Bark of young D. duperreanum
Sấu ngâm mắm
Candied fruits
References
- ↑ Pierre JBL (1898) In: Fl. Forest. Cochinch. 5: t. 374
- ↑ Roskov Y.; Kunze T. (2014). "Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2014 Annual Checklist.". in Didžiulis V.. Species 2000: Reading, UK.. http://www.catalogueoflife.org/annual-checklist/2014/details/species/id/16820035. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ↑ "Vietnam exports 22 tons of frozen Indochina Dragonplum fruit to Australia". 2021-08-03. https://sggpnews.org.vn/content/OTAxNDk=.html.
- ↑ "Vietnam exports 22 tons of frozen Indochina Dragonplum fruit to Australia". 2021-08-03. https://sggpnews.org.vn/content/OTAxNDk=.html.
- ↑ "Vietnam exports 22 tonnes of frozen Indochina Dragonplum fruit to Australia" (in en-US). 2021-08-03. http://www.vpa.org.vn/vietnam-exports-22-tonnes-of-frozen-indochina-dragonplum-fruit-to-australia/.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q10810322 entry
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