Petai
Parkia singularis
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 30-50 m tall. The trunk is 1 m across. The trunk has low narrow buttresses. They can be 4 m tall and 2 m wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 20-500 m above sea level. It grows in lowland rainforests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Malesia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Belungai, Empamai, Parira hayu, Petai meranti, Petai papan