Roble
Hymenaea oblongifolia var. palustris

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 35 m tall. The crown is umbrella shape. The leaves are compound with 2 leaflets along the stalk. These are unequal at the base. They have a brown coating underneath. The flowers are in long, dense groups. They are white or light pink. The fruit are pods that are oval and slightly flattened. There are 1-3 oblong seeds.

Caesalpinaceae

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can grow in shade.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Columbia, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Layer around seeds, fruit

How it is grown

It is very slow growing.

Its other names

Local names

Azucar-huayo, Sojo ni, Sugar-fruit

Synonyms

Hymenaea palustris Ducke;