Jatoba kopal tree
Hymenaea courbaril var. stilbocarpa

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 16-35 m tall. The trunk is 40-140 cm wide. The leaves are alternate and have 2 leaflets. The flowers are in groups 3-5 cm across. The fruit is a pod 5-12 cm long by 3-5 cm wide. It is a shiny brown colour. It has a thick sweet pulp.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests on clay soils. It grows up to 640 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Asia, Indonesia, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Mexico, Paraguay, SE Asia, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Arvora-copal, Buranda, Castanheiro-de-bugre, Farinheira, Imbiuva, Jatai, Jatai-acu, Jatai-amarello, Jataiba, Jaitaicica, Jatai-iba, Jatay'va, Jatoba, Jatoba-roxo, Paquio, Pohon kayu jatoba, Pohon kopal jatoba

Synonyms

Hymenaea splendida Vogel; Hymenaea stilbocarpa Hayne;