Phiman
Vachellia tomentosa

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The crown is umbrella shaped. It grows 5-10 m tall. The trunk can be 50 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The leaves are used as a vegetable. They have little taste.

Edible parts

Leaves, vegetable

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ai kendra, Anaimulli, Borobu, Keo long, Khaya, Klampis, Kolampis, Krathin-phiman, Nam khao, Thoua keo

Synonyms

Acacia chrysocoma Miq.; Acacia tomentosa Willd.; Acacia tomentosa var. chrysocoma (Miq.) Backer; Mimosa kleinii Poir.; Mimosa tomentosa (Willd.) Roxb.; Mimosa tomentosa Rottler;