| Detarium | |
|---|---|
| Detarium microcarpum | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Detarioideae |
| Genus: | Detarium Juss. |
| Species | |
Detarium is a plant genus of the family Fabaceae (legume family). It contains 3 species of tree in west African forests.
The genus produces timber that may serve as a mahogany substitute. The fruit is edible.