Brazilian ironwood
Apuleia ferrea
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. The trunk can be 12-15 m tall. The leaves are 12 cm long and have leaflets along the stalk. There are 5-18 leaflets.
In the Caesalpinaceae. There may only be one Apuleia species Apuleia leiocarpa (Vogel) J. F. Macbr.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It is best in rich, moist, well-drained soil.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The pulp of the fruit is eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Juca, Pau ferro
Synonyms
Caesalpinia ferrea Mart.;