| Etymology | Genus | Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Flowers bearing on stem | |
| Family | Fabaceae | |
| Synonyms | Cynometra acutifolia S.Vidal | |
| Common Names | Nam Nam | |
| Status | Exotic: Cultivated Only | |
| Form | Tree | |
| Native Distribution | India, Indochina, East Malesia | |
Diagnostics:
Cynometra cauliflora is a cultivated tree up to 15m tall. It has oppositely arranged, asymmetrical leaves, with flowers bearing on the trunk.
Interesting Facts:
The Nam Nam's fruits can be "eaten raw, but are better stewed with sugar; they are also used as seasoned additions to food or pickled" (Slik, 2009).
Cultivated stand in the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Asymmetrical leaflets.
Flowers from the trunk.
Fruits.
References
Slik F (2009) Cynometra cauliflora. Plants of Southeast Asia. http://www.asianplant.net. Accessed 2-Dec-2018.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2018-12-06 / Modified: 2018-12-10
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