Akle
Serialbizia acle

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A large tree reaching 20 high. The small branches are smooth. The leaves have leaflets which also bear leaflets. The second lot of leaflets have 3 to 6 pairs of leaflets with a pair at the end much larger than the others. The pods do not split open. There are 10 to 12 beans in each pod and the pods are fattened near the beans. The flowers are yellow and green and about 1.5 cm long. They are in small round heads.

Also as Mimosaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. Widely distributed throughout the Philippines.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The seeds are roasted and eaten.

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

See Albizia