Millettia leucantha

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 6-7 m tall. The bark is grey. The leaves have 7-9 leaflets. These are oblong and 8-30 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. The flowers are in groups of 2-5 and are white. The pod is oblong and flat and 10-27 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. They are woody. There are 3 or 4 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in limestone areas. In southern China it grows in sparse woodlands at about 1,100 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kra cho

Synonyms

Millettia pendula Baker;