This tree´s dry fruits contain several seeds shapped like "poker chips", and that´s why it´s called "ficheira", wich means "chipper" in portuguese. Indeed, these seeds were always widely used by Brasilian countryside people to count the points in a card game.

Is this the same as Biriba aka Beriba aka "Aniba Parahyba"?

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Is Schizolobium the same as Biriba aka Beriba aka "Aniba Parahyba"? Also, contrast against: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rollinia_deliciosa . REF: Capoeira / Berimbau wood 72.66.54.248 (talk) 21:51, 7 August 2024 (UTC)Reply