Archidendron sp. (14598/DCRS 536)
Nyia nwadolou
Fabaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A medium sized tree. The fruit are fleshy orange pods. They are 8-12 cm long with 6-8 black oval seeds.
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Edible Uses
The ripe yellow fruit can be eaten raw, baked, or used in soups and stews.
Traditional Uses
The ripe yellow fruit are baked and eaten or can be eaten raw. The fruit are used in soups and stews.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It mostly occurs on reefs.
Where It Grows
Pacific, Solomon Islands,
Notes
There are 90 Archidendron species. Also as Mimosaceae.
References (2)
- Henderson, C.P. and I.R.Hancock, 1988, A Guide to the Useful Plants of the Solomon Islands. Res. Dept. Min of Ag. & Lands. Honiara, Solomon Islands. p 59
- Walter, A. & Sam C., 2002, Fruits of Oceania. ACIAR Monograph No. 85. Canberra. p 283
