Pterocarpus osun
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. The fruit are 15 cm across. It is a pod with a wing around it.
Also as Papilionaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves, seeds
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by seeds or cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Mbel oswe, Osun, Ume