Edible: Leaves
A tree. It grows to 26 m high. The leaves are compound and alternate. The leaf stalks are 3-20 mm long. There are 2-4 leaflets and these are 1.2-20 cm long by 2.5-7.5 cm wide. The fruit is a brown pod. It is 3.5-4.5 mm long and 2.2-2.5 cm wide. It is warty and has one seed.
A tropical plant. It grows in swamps amongst the mangroves. It is best in humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. It needs a protected, sunny position. It is damaged by frost or drought.
Common Names: Champrenh, Gulos, Irripa, Irudbu, Kanaga, Kekatong, Ketenguit, Kumou, Madhuka, Monable. Myinga, Nayppudukan, Pohon kateng, Pohon katong laut, Shingar, Ye-minga
Synonyms:
Cynometra bijuga Span ex Miq.;
and others