Inga calantha
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Summary
Source: WikipediaInga calantha is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Brazil.
Description
A tropical tree in the Fabaceae family that produces long edible fruit pods. It grows easily from seed, with germination occurring within 1-2 weeks under moist, shaded conditions.
Edible Uses
The pulp of the fruit is edible.
Traditional Uses
The pulp of the fruit is edible.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Brazil, Guianas, South America, Venezuela,
Cultivation
Plants grow easily from seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae.
Also Known As
Inga-vermelho
References (2)
- Daly, D. C., An Index of Common Names of Plants in Acre, Brazil. New York Botanical Garden Universidade Federal do Acre.
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 437
