Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth.

  • Filed As

    Mimosaceae
    Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth.

  • Collector(s)

    E. D. Merrill 19, Feb 1904

  • Location

    Philippines. Rizal. Antipolo, Luzon.

  • Description

    A tree intoduced from Mexico, and now common throughout the Philippines. The fleshy aril surrounding the seeds is edible. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Specimen Notes

    [Examined for North American Flora.]

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 01256050

    Occurrence ID: ad359ff1-dd48-4245-9e5d-93962a16a0d9

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NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Bentham
det. Barneby & Grimes, 1991
Examined for
NORTH AmEniCAN FuORn
det. Ivan Nielsen
Leguminoaeas.
No. 19.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, BUREAU OF GOVERNMENT LABORATORIES.
DECADES OF PHILIPPINE FOREST FLORA.
Prepared by ELMER D. MERRILL, Botanist, Bureau of Government Laboratories.
(l^i)
PITHECOLOBIUM DULCE^enth.
A tree introduced from Mexico, and now common throughout the Philippines The wood
is used somewhat for construction purposes, while the bark is much used for tanning leather
The fleshy aril surrounding the seeds is edible. T., V., CdmamhUe, Camamite, CamonsUis
Ooll,: Ahern’s collector.
Antipolo, Province of Rizal, Luzon, February, 1904.
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