Panure nitta tree
Parkia panurensis

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. The stamens are red. Possibly now Parkia pectinata

Also as Mimosaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The seed coat is eaten.

Edible parts

Seed covering

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Arora-tucupi, Arora-tucupy, Brea huayo, Casabe murcielago, Claveillina, Clavellina, Faveria, Goma pashaco, Guama de perro, Hain-'hoo, Ken, Manope, Ma-pa, Pashaco, Poa, Un-que-kan-he, Visgueiro, Visgueiro

Synonyms

Inga pectinata Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.; Mimosa pectinata (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Poir.; Parkia panurensis Benth.; Parkia pectinata (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Benth.;