Inga meissneriana
Miq.
Meissner inga
Fabaceae Edible: Fruit
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Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department | GDI 2013-2015
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Field Museum of Natural History - Botany Department | GDI 2013-2015
Description
A tropical tree bearing long seed pods. It grows easily from fresh seeds, which germinate within 1-2 weeks when provided with moisture and shade.
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Edible Uses
The fruit pods are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, Guianas, South America, Venezuela,
Cultivation
Plants grow easily from fresh seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae.
Also Known As
Baboen-weko, Ingarana, Warakosa
References (1)
- INFOODSUpdatedFGU-list.xls
