Inga multinervis
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Guabilla, Manynerved inga
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Summary
Source: WikipediaInga multinervis is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Description
A tropical Fabaceae tree with long pod fruits that germinate easily from fresh seeds in 1-2 weeks under moist, shaded conditions.
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Edible Uses
The aril or fleshy layer surrounding the seeds is eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The aril or fleshy layer around the seeds is eaten raw.
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Where It Grows
Fruit - aril, Pod pulp,
Cultivation
Plants grow easily from fresh seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.
Other Information
Fabaceae
Notes
A tree. The fruit is a long pod.
Also Known As
Ahuatan munca an, Cahue pene, Mangalpacachic, Paa bego
References (5)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 323
- Kew Plants of the World On line
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 345
- Van den Eynden, V., et al, 2003, Wild Foods from South Ecuador. Economic Botany 57(4): 576-603
