Fiery red nitta tree
Parkia igneiflora
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The fruit is possibly edible.
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Arara-tucupi, Goma guayo, Goma huayo, Goma pashaco, Guarango, Pashaco
Synonyms
Parkia ignaeiflora var. aurea Ducke; Parkia ignaeiflora var. purpurea Ducke;