Abarema killipii

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 7-10 m tall. The trunk is 16-20 cm across. The young branches and leaf stalks are hairy. The leaves have 15-24 leaflets on each leaf. The pods are narrow and wavy. They are twisted around the 10 or so seeds. The seeds are 10-12 mm wide. They are pinkish orange around the seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in moist mountain forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, South America (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit - aril

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Arilo, Guabilla

Synonyms

Pithecellobium killipii (Britton & Rose ex Britton & Killip) C. Barbosa; Punjuba killipii Britton & Rose;