Amburana
Amburana cearensis

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 10-30 m tall. The leaves are 6-15 cm long with 7-12 pairs of leaflets that are alternate along the stalk. These are 2-7 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. The flowers are in panicles 2-4 cm long. The fruit is a pod 6-8 cm long by 1.5 cm wide.

The seeds are used in medicine.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Argentina it grows between 500-1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit, bark, seeds, nuts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Amburana, Amburana-de-cheiro, Angelin, Baru, Cahocla, Caschou, Cerejeira, Cerejeira-rajada, Combaru-das-caatingas, Cumaru-de-cheiro, Hebol, Imburana, Ishpingo, Kumare, Palo trebol, Quixono, Roble, Roble amaricano, Roble criollo, Roble del pais, Roble paraguayo, Sorioca, Tumi, Umburana-lisa

Synonyms

Amburana acreana (Ducke) A. C. Smith; Amburana claudii Schwacke & Taub.; Torresea cearensis Allemao;