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Amboyna, scientifically known as Pterocarpus indicus, is a large tree native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, including regions such as India, Borneo, and Taiwan. Amboyna (Latin: Pterocarpus indicus) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Amboyna is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Amboyna is a member native to AND, BAN, BIS, BOR, CBD, and CRL. Amboyna is a tree that thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Amboyna grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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