Dipteryx odorata
Species
Also called cumaru, kumaru, Brazilian teak
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its sourcefrom Fabaceae · “L.L.Bean Boots” — L.L.Bean - Outside Together Since 1912Pause VideoPause Video
“20-40 days” — How to Grow Tonka Bean (Dipteryx odorata): Complete Tropical Growing Guide
“75-85°F consistently” — How to Grow Tonka Bean (Dipteryx odorata): Complete Tropical Growing Guide
“Frequency: Every 2-3 days Amount: 1-2 inches per week” — tonka bean (Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Willd.) — Greenshoot
from Fabaceae · “The optimal soil pH for growth is between 5.8 and 6.6” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
“25-30 feet apart” — How to Grow Tonka Bean (Dipteryx odorata): Complete Tropical Growing Guide
“12-18 inches tall” — How to Grow Tonka Bean (Dipteryx odorata): Complete Tropical Growing Guide
from Fabaceae · “Looking to get started by growing your own bean seed?” — Holmes Seed Company – Bean Growing Guide
“Mature size reached, color is full” — tonka bean (Dipteryx odorata (Aubl.) Willd.) — Greenshoot
from Fabaceae · “Fresh beans can be eaten straight from the pod (think green beans)” — 29 Types of Beans Every Home Cook Should Know In 2026
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Dipteryx odorata
- Fact sheet: 7 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian