Inga silanchensis
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Guaba de monte
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Summary
Source: WikipediaInga silanchensis 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 germinates easily from fresh seed in 1-2 weeks under moist, shaded conditions.
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Edible Uses
The pod pulp and aril (fleshy layer around seeds) are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Ecuador, South America,
Cultivation
Plants grow easily from fresh seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae.
Also Known As
Guabo, Guaba machete, Guabo negro, Huaho teiug
References (4)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 326
- Penafield Anchundia, D. D., 2017, Traditional food consumption and its nutritional contribution in Guasaganda, Central Ecuador. PhD Ghent University p 72
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 347
- Van den Eynden, V., et al, 2003, Wild Foods from South Ecuador. Economic Botany 57(4): 576-603
