Buche
Pithecellobium lanceolatum

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. The fruit is a long pod.

Also as Mimosaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andes, Belize, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The aril of fleshy layer around the seeds is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit - aril

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Abracade, Ahoga-gato, Buche, Conchi, Espino de vaca, Guamuchil ahogadorm Humo, Laguadri, Michiwiste, Naure, Oroce, Orore, Peleple, Pintacanillo

Synonyms

Feuilleea ligustrina (jacq.) Kuntze; Inga lanceolata Willd.; Inga ligustrina (Jacq.) Willd.; Mimosa lanceolata (Willd.) Poir.; Mimosa lanceolata Jacq. Mimosa ligustrina Jacq.; Pithecellobium insigne Micheli ex Donn. Sm.; Pithecellobium ligustrinum (Jacq.) Benth.; Pithecellobium winzerlingii Britton & Rose;