Caesalpinia decapetala

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A climber or shrub. It has prickles. It can be 8 m tall. The bark is a dull red. The leaves are 20-30 cm long with 3-10 divisions with 8-12 pairs of leaflets. These are oblong and 1-2.5 cm long by 6-12 mm wide. The pods are 6-12 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. There is usually a wing along the side. There are 4-8 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical and subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Central Africa, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

Both the stems and fruit are eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Stem, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bhujetro

Synonyms

Biancaea decapetela (Roth) O. Deg. Biancaea scandens Tod.; Caesalpinia benguetensis Elmer; Reichardia decapetala Roth; and others