Archidendron contortum
(Martelli) I. C. Nielsen
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Description
A tropical tree in the Fabaceae family. The fruit is edible.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Medicinal Uses
It possibly has anti-cancer properties.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Notes
It possibly has anti-cancer properties.
Synonyms
Abarema contorta (C. Mart.) Kosterm.Inga finlaysoniana GrahamPithecellobium contortum C. Mart.and others
Also Known As
Buah genuak
References (1)
- Murakami, A. et al, 2014, Screening for the In Vitro Anti-tumor-promoting Activities of Edible Plants from Malaysia. Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry, 64:1, 9-16.
