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Description: Two trees in ornamental section, one in economic
section; large, spreading tree; stem divides low down into several major
branches; leaves pinnately compound; fruit, produced in large clusters,
are small, ovate pods, about 1.5 cm long (0.6 in), covered with a
slight, black, velvet-like down, have thin, brittle shell which easily
cracked between fingers, are single-seeded, with agreeably tasting,
sweet, slightly acid, light brown or tan, powdery pulp; in Dominica,
fruiting in first half of year; tree reportedly similar to D. guineense
but distinguished by its smaller leaves. |
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Uses: Wood a dark red color, much sought after in native
habitat, used for building and furniture; fruits edible with agreeably
tasting, sweet, slightly acid, powdery pulp, used fresh or in a drink;
leaves used for fodder. |
