Cutnut
Barringtonia edulis Seem.
Barringtonia edulis is a tree species in the Lecythidaceae family, native to the southwestern Pacific region, including Fiji and Vanuatu. It is known for its edible fruits and was first described in 1866 by Berthold Carl Seeman. Common names for the species include cut nut, pao nut, boxfruit tree, heart tree, and yum-yum tree.
Description
Barringtonia edulis is a tree species in the Lecythidaceae family, found in the southwestern Pacific, particularly in Fiji and Vanuatu. It is recognized for its edible fruits and was first scientifically described in 1866 by Berthold Carl Seeman. The species has several common names, including cut nut, pao nut, boxfruit tree, heart tree, and yum-yum tree. Its distribution is limited to the regions of Fiji and Vanuatu.
Other common names
Cutnut
Distribution
Global · Fiji · Vanuatu
Synonyms
Huttum eduleButonica edulis