Friday, May 11, 2012

Naminan - Cynometra cauliflora

Naminan - Cynometra cauliflora

            Trees, to about 15 m tall; leaves with 1 pair of leaflets; leaflets 5.5-16.5 cm long,1.6-5.6 cm wide; inflorescences cauliflorous, usually on the trunk, sometimes on the roots; few flowered; flowers small; petals white or pinkish; fruit rugose, 2.7-3 cm long, 1.8-2 cm in diameter, seeds brown, glossy, 7.5 mm long, 6-7 mm wide.
Scientific name: Cynometra cauliflora
Family name: FABACEAE
Local name: Nam nam / Naminan
Status: Only under cultivation
Edible parts: none

Naminan Fruits
Naminan Fruits

Naminan Fruits
Naminan Fruits

Naminan Fruits
Naminan Fruits

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