Tubular saman
Samanea tubulosa

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 8-25 m tall. The trunk is 20-100 cm across. The tree can be shorter in dry condirions. It has a spongy or corky bark.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can grow up to 1,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit ?, caution

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Abobreira, Alfarobo, Bananinha, Burdao-de-velho, Farinha-seca, Feijao-cru, Ichizozo, Inga-de-pobre, Pau-de-cangalha, Sete-cascas, Lluicho vaina, Illuicho vainilla, Mani, Nino azote, Penoco

Synonyms

Calliandra tubulosa Benth.; Pithecellobium saman var. acutifolium Benth.; Pithecellobium venosum Rusby;