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Wachenheimii alexa
Alexa wachenheimii

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 25 m tall. It has thick low buttresses.

It is used in medicine. The leaves and pods contain alkaloids.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in swamp forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

French Guiana, Guyana, South America, Suriname


How it is used for food

Edible parts

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How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Alexa blanc, Arramatta belero, Nekoe-oedoe

Synonyms