Inga klugii

J. F. Macbr.

Klug inga

Fabaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tropical legume (Fabaceae) that grows as a tree with distinctive long pods. The plant propagates easily from seed, with germination taking 1-2 weeks in moist, shaded conditions.

Edible Uses

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

Traditional Uses

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

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Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Peru, South America,

Cultivation

Plants grow easily from seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.

Also Known As

Shimbillo

References (2)

Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 356
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 440