Parkia roxburghii
G. Don
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Description
A large tree with buttresses. It is 25 to 40 m high. The leaves have two equal rows of leaflets. The flower heads are on stout flower stalks in the axils of leaves. The pods are wide, rather thick, hang down and are black and shiny when mature.
Edible Uses
The young pods and germinated seeds are eaten, and the pods serve as flavouring. The seeds are also eaten after roasting, though they are slightly bitter.
Traditional Uses
The young pods and germinated seeds are eaten. The pods are also used as flavouring. The seeds are eaten after roasting. (They are slightly bitter.)
Distribution
A tropical plant. They are well scattered throughout the lower forested regions of the Philippines.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Northeastern India, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
Other Information
The fruit are found in local markets.
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Aoelgap, Jongta, Khorial, Kuki tetoi, Kupang, Longchak, Nkampi, Supota, Tupum ash schein, Unkampinching, Yongchak, Zongta, Zongto
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