Inga obtusata
Benth.
Obtuse inga
Fabaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
Inga obtusata is a tropical tree in the Fabaceae family bearing long pod fruits.
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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, Brazil, Colombia, South America,
Cultivation
Plants grow easily from fresh seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.
Synonyms
Feuilleea obtusata (Spruce ex Benth.) KuntzeInga obtusa Spruce ex Benth.
Also Known As
Inga-peludo
References (2)
- 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 443
- Kew Plants of the World On line
