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Is pong pong dispersed by water or animal?
It is dispersed by water because of the fibrous husk which traps air for it to float on water. The pong pong fruit is poisonous therefore it can't be eaten by either humans or animals. However, the pong pong fruit is a natural repellant for mice.
Is pong pong fruit edible?
yes
Is pong pong fruit heavy?
I think so
How pong pong fruit scattered?
It will drop on the floor
How does the pong pong fruit disperse?
It is dispersed by water.
How do pong pong disperse?
By spitting of fruit or explosive action
Does pong pong has a fibrous husk?
Yes, the pong pong fruit does have a fibrous husk. The outer covering of the pong pong fruit consists of a thick, fibrous husk or rind, which encases the seeds and pulp inside. This husk is tough and not edible, serving to protect the seeds and provide structural support to the fruit.
How does pong pong fruit disperse?
The fruit falls and the covering decays and the seeds will be light enough to be carried by ocean currents.
Why does pong pong disperse by water?
By spitting of fruit or explosive action
Is a pong pong tree poisonous?
No
Does pong pong fruit have many seeds?
Yes, the pong pong fruit has many small seeds that are toxic if ingested. It is important to handle the fruit with caution due to the toxicity of its seeds.
What type of toxin can be found in the pong pong fruit?
The kernels/fruit of C. odollam (commonly known as the Suicide tree, Pong-pong, and Othalanga) contain cerberin, a potent alkaloid toxin related to digoxin, a poison found in foxglove. The poison blocks the calcium ion channels in heart muscle, causing disruption of the heart beat. This is most often fatal. Cerbera odollam bears a close resemblance to the Oleander bush, another highly toxic plant from the same family.
