Inga chocoensis
T. S. Elias
ElChoco inga
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Description
A tropical tree in the Fabaceae family that grows 10–20 m tall, producing seed pods 10–20 cm long. It occurs in humid forests at low to medium elevations and grows easily from seed.
Edible Uses
The white pulp surrounding the seeds inside the fruit pods is eaten.
Traditional Uses
The white pulp around the seeds is eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in humid forests at low and medium elevations.
Where It Grows
Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, South America,
Cultivation
Plants grow easily from seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.
Other Uses
The wood of Inga species is generally attractive, but it has a coarse texture, is susceptible to attack by dry-wood termites and is not durable in the soil. The wood is used for fuel.
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Palo de guaba, Shiichi
References (4)
- Fern, K., 2012, Tropical Species Database http://theferns.info/tropical/
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 320
- Lopez-Diago, D. & Garcia, N., 2021, Wild edible fruits of Colombia. Biota ColomBiana 22 (2) p 37
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
