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
