Fabaceae FAMILY

Platymiscium ulei

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Platymiscium ulei is a deciduous tree usually growing 10 - 17 metres tall, though with reports of specimens up to 30 metres. The bole is up to 25cm in diameter and buttressed at the base[ 422 Title Fruits of the Guianan Flora Publication Author van Roosmalen. M.G.M. Publisher Institute of Systematic Boyany, Utrecht University; Netherlands. Year 1985 ISBN 90-9000988-4 Description Terse descriptions of over 1,700 species from the Guianas that bear fruits - not necessarily edible! Often mentions if the fruit is edible, plus gives brief description of habit and habitat. , 904 Title Ptatymiscium (Leguminosae: Dalbergieae): Biogeography Systematics, Morphology, Taxonomy and Uses. Publication Kew Bulletin Vol. 60 No. 3 pp.321 - 400 Author Kitgaard B.B. Publisher Royal Botanic Gardens; Kew. Year 2005 ISBN Description A revision of the genus Platymiscium. ]. The tree yields a high quality timber. It is commonly harvested from the wild for local use and for trade

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeS. America - Brazil, Bolivia, the Guyanas.

HabitatRain forests and forested slopes[ 422 Title Fruits of the Guianan Flora Publication Author van Roosmalen. M.G.M. Publisher Institute of Systematic Boyany, Utrecht University; Netherlands. Year 1985 ISBN 90-9000988-4 Description Terse descriptions of over 1,700 species from the Guianas that bear fruits - not necessarily edible! Often mentions if the fruit is edible, plus gives brief description of habit and habitat. ].