Punctate lance pod
Lonchocarpus punctatus

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Belize, Central America, Colombia, Guatemala, Lesser Antilles, Mexico, Nicaragua, South America, Venezuela, West Indies

How it is used for food

The bark is fermented to make a drink.

Edible parts

Bark - drink, fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bal-che, Balche, Cancho, Choco, Cochuabo, Frijolillo, Jebe, Pipin, Pipini

Synonyms

Caesalpinia violacea (Mill.) Standl.; Dalbergia violacea (Jacq.) Hoffmanns.; Lonchocarpus benthamianus Pittier; Lonchocarpus caribaeus Urb.; Lonchocarpus longistylus Pittier; Lonchocarpus violaceus (Jacq.) DC.; Lonchocarpus violaceus Kunth.; Robinia violacea Jacq.; Robinia violacea Mill.;