Inocarpus papuanus
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree very similar to Inocarpus fagifer. Trees are 25 m tall. The bark is brownish grey. It peels off in smooth rectangular pieces. The leaves are oblong and 9-33 cm long by 4-12 cm wide. There are hairs on the midrib. There are 10-14 side veins. The flower clusters are 8 cm long. They have a scent. They are covered with dense brown hairs when young. The pods are red and 3-5 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. The seeds are 3 cm long and 1.5 cm wide.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in rainforest. It occurs between 15 and 30 m altitude and near the sea.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea (country/location of origin), SE Asia
How it is used for food
The seed is possibly eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds