Inga ornata
Kunth
Ornate inga
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Description
A tropical tree that produces long pods containing seeds surrounded by an edible fleshy aril. Plants grow readily from fresh seeds that germinate in 1-2 weeks with 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
Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, South America,
Cultivation
Plants grow easily from fresh seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.
Other Information
It is cultivated.
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae.
Also Known As
Guamo bejuco, Sambim
References (3)
- 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 346
- Van den Eynden, V., et al, 2003, Wild Foods from South Ecuador. Economic Botany 57(4): 576-603
