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Mock Strawberry
Introduction of Mock Strawberry Fruit
Scientific name - Duchesnea indica
Duchesnea indica is an aggregate accessory fruit that is quite similar to true strawberry, although this is actually an independent evolution of a similar fruit type. Inhabitant to Eastern and Southern Asia, it has yellow flowers, unlike the white or slightly pink flowers of true strawberries. Having said that, it has been introduced to many other areas as an ornamental plant
Indigenous names
Duchesnea indica with several local names such as Indian strawberry, False strawberry, Mock strawberry and snake strawberry.
The fruits of Duchesnea indica are dry and insipid and are tasteless. According to some, it is of a flavor somewhat akin to watermelon. It contains 3.4% sugar, 1.5% protein, 1.6% ash. Vitamin C is 6.3mg per 100ml of juice. With a 10mm diameter, they are entirely covered with red achenes. White or red in color, it contains a single seed. Having fewer flavors, this edible fruit resembles miniature strawberries, but they are not juicy and lack flavor.
Nutritional Value of Mock Strawberry
| Nutrients | Amount |
| Basic Components | |
| Proteins | 1.2 g |
| Water | 162.7 g |
| Ash | 0.7 g |
| Phytosterols | 21 mg |
| Calories | |
| Total Calories | 57 |
| Calories From Carbohydrates | 49 |
| Calories From Fats | 4.5 |
| Calories From Proteins | 4 |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Starch | 71 mg |
| Sugar | 8.7 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |
| Total Fat | 536 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 27 mg |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 77 mg |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 277 mg |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 116 mg |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 161 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 21 IU |
| Vitamin C | 105 mg |
| Vitamin E | 518 mcg |
| Vitamin K | 3.9 mcg |
| Thiamin | 43 mcg |
| Riboflavin | 39 mcg |
| Niacin | 689 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 84 mcg |
| Folate | 43 mcg |
| Pantothenic Acid | 223 mcg |
| Choline | 10.2 mg |
| Betaine | 0.4 mg |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 29 mg |
| Iron | 732 mcg |
| Magnesium | 23 mg |
| Phosphorus | 43 mg |
| Potassium | 273 mg |
| Sodium | 1.8 mg |
| Zinc | 250 mcg |
| Copper | 86 mcg |
| Manganese | 689 mcg |
| Selenium | 0.71 mcg |
| Fluoride | 7.9 mcg |
Medicinal use of Mock Strawberry
The whole plant of Duchesnea indica is anticoagulant, antiseptic, depurative and febrifuge and can be crushed and applied externally as a poultice. Moreover they are used in the treatment of
Boils
Stomatitis
Laryngitis
Ringworm
Acute tonsillitis
Weeping eczema
Traumatic injuries
Snake and insect bites
Abscesses (collection of pus)
In addition, they are also used in the treatment of swellings. Concoction of the flowers is used to trigger blood circulation. Spaced out from all this, the fruit is used to cure skin diseases as well.
In general, germination takes place within 1 - 6 weeks or more at 15°C. Phase of cold stratification is said to speed up germination.
Moist to mesic conditions
Partial sunlight
Fertile soil
The tree thrives in aforesaid preferences. It can spread aggressively in semi-shaded open situations and forms a great ground cover. Drupes of the fruit are not fit for human consumption.
