Stink Bean (Parkia speciosa)

FamilyFabaceae
Scientific nameParkia speciosa
Common name (English)Stink Bean
Common name (Malay)Petai
Identified asIntroduced plant on Project M.A.R.S.’s land

Parkia speciosa, commonly known as stink bean or petai, is a tall, tropical leguminous tree native to Southeast Asia. Recognized for its long, hanging pods filled with strong-smelling green seeds, it thrives in humid lowland forests and is often cultivated in home gardens. The tree’s distinctive umbrella-shaped crown and prolific pod production make it a culturally and economically significant species in regional cuisine and agroforestry.