Tamarind like uribea
Uribea tamarindoides
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 30-50 m tall. The leaves are 10-18 cm long and divided into leaflets with one at the end. There are 12-17 leaflets and they are alternate. They are 4-8.5 cm long by 1.7-3.5 cm wide. The fruit are 4-8 cm long by 1.8-2.5 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, South America
How it is used for food
The aril of fleshy layer around the seeds is eaten. It is like tamarind.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Algarrobillo, Almendro, Arco, Granadillo, Tamarindo, Tamarindo de mico