Archidendron kunstleri

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-15 m all. The trunk is 10-80 cm across.

Also as Mimosaceae. The leaves are used as soap.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It often grows in swampy woods. It grows below 20 m above sea level and along rivers.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The young shoots are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Abarema kunstleri (Prain) Kosterm.; Archidendron kunstleri subsp. kunstleri; Pithecellobium elmeri Ridl.; Pithecellobium kuenstleri Prain ex King; Pithecellobium kunstleri Prain;