Visco
ZZ Parasenegalia visco

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 25 m tall. The leaves are alternate and 6-17 cm long. The flowers are small and white. The pods are straight and flattened. They are 8-15 cm long by 1.8-3 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Bolivia it grows between 1,500-3,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Medicine

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Arca, Viscote, Visite

Synonyms

Acacia concinna Phil.; Acacia platensis Manganaro; Lysiloma polyphyllum Benth.; Manganaroa platensis (Manganaro) Speg.; Manganaroa subsericea Speg.;