Inga vera subsp. eriocarpa

(Benth.) J. Leon

Fabaceae Edible: Fruit, Pods 1,788 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Inga vera is a species of tropical tree in the family Fabaceae. It occurs in Central and South America, where it is known as churimo, guamo churimo, guamo arroyero and guamo macho.

Description

A tropical tree bearing long fruit pods in the Fabaceae family. It propagates easily from fresh seeds, which germinate within 1-2 weeks when given moisture and shade.

Edible Uses

The fruit and pods are edible.

Distribution

A tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Central America, Mexico, North America,

Cultivation

Plants grow easily from fresh seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.

Notes

There are 350 Inga species. Also as Mimosaceae.

Synonyms

Inga eriocarpa Benth.Inga oophylla Riley

Also Known As

Joanquinaquil

References (4)

Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 1507
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 53:338. 1966
ILDIS Legumes of the World http:www;ildis.org/Legume/Web
Reis, S. V. and Lipp, F. L., 1982, New Plant Sources for Drugs and Foods from the New York Botanical Garden herbarium. Harvard. p 115