Pterocarpus amazonum

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. The leaves are compound and have 7-13 leaflets. The fruit is fleshy.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, seed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Amontawe, Caya, Dayahue ese tara, Nawe, Nucua, Pajacu, Tankarana, Yawar kaspi

Synonyms

Lingoum acuminatum Kuntze; Phellocarpus acutus Benth.; Phellocarpus amazonum Mart. ex Benth.; Pterocarpus ancylocalyx var. angustifolius Benth.; Pterocarpus ulei Harms;