Inga vera subsp. eriocarpa
(Benth.) J. Leon
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Summary
Source: WikipediaInga 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
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
