Pterodon emarginatus

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 8-16 m tall. The trunk can be 30-60 cm across.

The oil can be used to prevent schistomiasis.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the savannah in dry or sandy areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, South America

How it is used for food

The bark is used to flavour liqueurs.

Edible parts

Bark - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Fava-de-santo-inacio, Pessoek, Sicupira, Sucupira

Synonyms

Acosmium inornatum (Mohlenbr.) Yakovlev; Commilobium pubescens Benth.; Pterodon pubescens (Benth.) Benth.; and others