Inga extra-nodis
T. D. Penn.
Guaba
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Summary
Source: WikipediaInga extra-nodis is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Description
A tropical tree in the Fabaceae family that produces long seed pods. Plants grow easily from seeds, which germinate in 1–2 weeks given moisture and shade.
Edible Uses
The aril (fleshy layer around the seeds) and pod pulp are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The aril or fleshy layer around the seeds is eaten raw.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Ecuador*, 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
Guaba
References (3)
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 344
- Van den Eynden, V., et al, 2003, Wild Foods from South Ecuador. Economic Botany 57(4): 576-603
- Van den Eynden, V., 2004, Use and management of edible non-crop plants in southern Ecuador, Ph D dissertation. p 108
