Parkia velutina
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 40 m tall. It has brown hairs. Leaves are in rings at the end of thickened twigs. They are 70 cm long. There are 30-45 pairs of leaflet stalks that are usually opposite. These have 40-110 pairs of leaflets. These are 5-12 mm long by 1-2 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Emu ca'je, Guabo vaina, Iwamamondo