Inga lallensis
Benth.
Patunga inga
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Description
A tropical tree in the legume family that produces long seed pods. The fruit pulp is soft and edible, and seeds germinate readily within 1-2 weeks under moist, shaded conditions.
Edible Uses
The pulp inside the fruit pods is eaten fresh. The aril (seed covering) is also consumed.
Traditional Uses
The pulp of the fruit is eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Andes, Amazon, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America,
Cultivation
Plants grow easily from seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Guaba, Guabo verde, Patunga fino, Piedra de guaba, Shimbillo
References (5)
- 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
- Kew Plants of the World On line
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 345
