Adenanthera abrosperma
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A medium sized tree. It grows 5-15 m high. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are twice divided. They are 4-6 cm long. There are about 6 segments 6-10 cm long with leaflets 1.5-2 cm long. There is a notch at the tip. The flowers are cream or white. They are about 0.5 cm across. They are borne in clusters. The fruit are straight pods. These are 10-12 cm long by 2 cm wide. The seeds are red and black.
There are 12 Adenanthera species in tropical Asia. Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in open forest. It needs full sun and a well-drained soil.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The seeds are roasted and shelled and eaten with rice.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Oon-doo, Rokowara