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Diplotropis purpurea

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A tree. It has rusty hairs. The flowers are 15 mm long. The pods are 7 cm long with one seed at the centre.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, South America (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Bikadiwe, Chachaco piedra, Ta'ia quini'cco

Synonyms

Bowdichia guianensis (Tul.) Ducke; Dibrachion guianense Tul.; Diplotropis purpurea var. purpurea (Rich.) Amshoff; Tachigalia purpurea Rich.;