Saldanha
Cabralea cangerana
Family: Meliaceae
What it is like
A medium sized tree. The leaves have leaflets spread out like fingers on a hand. The flowers are green. The fruit is like a plum.
It is a highly prized timber tree. Cabrela cangerana Saldanha and Cabrela canjerana (Vell.) Mart. are both accepted names.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Argentina it grows below 800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, South America, Uruguay
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit