Wamara (Swartzia leiocalycina)

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

Swartzia leicalycina is a small tree found in Brazil and Peru. It is commonly harvested from the wild for medicinal purpose particularly against physical weakening due to age or medical conditions. This species is not edible. Its wood is of high quality - very heavy, very dense, very hard, and highly durable. Further, it is resistant to attacks of termites.

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

A canopy tree, frequent to dominant in the seasonal forest and occasional to frequent in the rainforest. Found in more than one type of forest but grows mainly in mixed rain forests. (Zone 10)