Cam lao
Albizia attopeuensis
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree up to 25 m tall. The branches are scattered and hairy but become smooth with age. It loses its leaves during the year.
There are 145-150 Albizia species. They grow in the tropics and subtropics. Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows from 200 m to 1,500 m above sea level. It grows in drier savannah areas.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The young leaves are eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Day cai
Synonyms
Albizia attopeuensis (Pierre) T. L. Wu; Albizia laui Merr.; Pithecellobium attopeuense Pierre; Serialbizzia attopeuense (Pierre) Kosterm.;