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Inga filiformis

N. Zamora

Fabaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tropical tree in the legume family (Fabaceae) that grows between 200–1,000 m elevation. The fruit is a long pod.

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Edible Uses

The fruit pod is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 200-1,000 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Panama, South America,

Cultivation

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

Notes

Also as Mimosaceae.

Also Known As

Achiote, Filiform Inga

References (2)

  • Galeano, G., 2000, Forest Use at the Pacific Coast of Choco, Colombia: A Quantitative Approach. Economic Botany, Vol. 54, No. 3, pp. 358-376
  • Kew Plants of the World On line

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