Inga stenoptera
Benth.
Fabaceae Edible: Fruit, Pulp
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Description
A tree. The pods are slender and 9-30 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. There are about 10 dark brown seeds.
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Edible Uses
The pulp surrounding the seeds is eaten.
Traditional Uses
The pulp around the seeds is eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows on river banks along the Amazon. It can withstand prolonged flooding.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guianas, Guyana, Peru*, South America, Suriname, Venezuela,
Cultivation
Plants grow easily from fresh seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae.
Synonyms
Feuilleea stenoptera (Benth.) Kuntze
Also Known As
Charapa shimbillo, Guana de agua, Narrowwing inga, Rabo de coto, Tahuampa shimbillo, Yacu shimbillo
References (4)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 326
- Lopez-Diago, D. & Garcia, N., 2021, Wild edible fruits of Colombia. Biota ColomBiana 22 (2) p 39
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- Smith, N., et al, 2007, Amazon River Fruits. Flavors for Conservation. Missouri Botanical Gardens Press. p 132
