Serialbizzia acle
(Blanco) Kosterm.
Akle
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Description
A large tree reaching 20 high. The small branches are smooth. The leaves have leaflets which also bear leaflets. The second lot of leaflets have 3 to 6 pairs of leaflets with a pair at the end much larger than the others. The pods do not split open. There are 10 to 12 beans in each pod and the pods are fattened near the beans. The flowers are yellow and green and about 1.5 cm long. They are in small round heads.
Edible Uses
The seeds are roasted and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are roasted and eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. Widely distributed throughout the Philippines.
Where It Grows
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Monsalud, M.R., Tongacan, A.L., Lopez, F.R., & Lagrimas, M.Q., 1966, Edible Wild Plants in Philippine Forests. Philippine Journal of Science. p 485
