Eagle wood
Millettia brandisiana

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A medium sized tree. It grows 8-20 m tall. The trunk is simple and straight. The leaves are deep green and rough. They are oval and taper to a short tip. The flowers are in clusters in the axils of fallen leaves. They are pale pink or purple. The fruit are narrow flat pods that are slightly curved and taper to the base. The seeds are lens shaped and brown.

It contains isoflavines and rotenoids.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in limestone areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The young leave and tips are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dok ban, Kra phi chan, Kra-pe-jan, Mat Brandis, Pakjan, Thit-pagan

Synonyms

Millettia laotica Gagnep.;