Many leaf tonka bean
Dipteryx polyphylla
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 40-300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Caribbean, Colombia, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Almendro, Choiba, Cumaru, Cumaru-preto, Cumarurana, Sarrapia
Synonyms
Coumarouna polyphylla (Huber) Ducke;