Archidendron falcatum
I. C. Nielsen
Jering
Fabaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A small tropical tree in the Fabaceae family that grows approximately 6 m tall with a trunk diameter of around 15 cm.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia,
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae.
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves | 52.5 | 769 | 184 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Pithecellobium lobatum "sensu Fern.-Vill. non Benth."
Pithecellobium scutiferum "sensu auct., non (Blanco) BentMisapplied
References (1)
- Hoe, V. B. & Siong, K. H., 1999, The nutritional value of indigenous fruit and vegetables in Sarawak. Asia Pacific J. Clin. Nutr. 8(1):24-31 (As Pithecellobium lobatum) - caution - confusion over name.
