Inga striolata

T. D. Penn.

Guabilla

Fabaceae Edible: Fruit - aril, Pod pulp

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Description

A tropical tree in the legume family (Fabaceae) that produces long seed pods. The fruit contains an edible fleshy aril surrounding the seeds, and plants grow readily from fresh seeds that germinate within 1-2 weeks in moist, shaded conditions.

Edible Uses

The aril (fleshy layer) surrounding the seeds is eaten raw. The pod pulp is also edible.

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

Bolivia, 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

Guabilla, Pakay

References (2)

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