Peltophorum (Peltophorum dasyrhachis)

Family: Fabaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

A natural pioneer species, Peltophorum dasyrhachis is a deciduous flowering tree reaching a height of up to 30m. The bole is straight and around 50 - 90cm in diameter. The crown is open and diffuse. It has drooping racemes comprised of yellow flowers. The tree is commonly grown across Southeast Asia and in Africa. The plant has high content of polyphenolic substances, hence decomposition rate of its leaf litter is slow.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Secondary, deciduous or evergreen forest, usually occupying the upper storey of secondary forest, and large openings in the forest or at forest margins. Usually found mixed with other broad-leaved species in evergreen broad-leaved forest. (Zone 10)