Nam Nam Fruit Live Plants (Cynometra Cauliflora)

Common Name: Nam Nam Fruit

Botanical Name: Cynometra cauliflora

General Information: Nam Nam Fruit is a brownish-green, kidney-shaped fruit from Malaysia, Southeast Asia, India, and Sri Lanka. The rough, wrinkled fruit contains one dark, flattened seed. It has juicy, aromatic yellow pulp with a mildly sweet and acidic taste when ripe.

Cultivation Information: Nam Nam Fruit takes 6 years to bloom and fruit, requiring moderate upkeep.

Health Benefits:

• Traditionally used to treat diabetes and hypertension.
• Dried leaves can be used to make tea.
• Seed oil is known to treat skin disorders.
• The fruit can be used in compotes, fruit salads, pickles, and sambal when cooked with sugar.