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.;