Inga semialata
(Vell.) C. Mart.
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Description
A tropical tree in the Fabaceae family with long pod fruits, found at elevations up to about 400 m above sea level. It grows readily from fresh seeds, which germinate within 1-2 weeks in moist, shaded conditions.
Edible Uses
The aril or fleshy layer surrounding the seeds is eaten.
Traditional Uses
The aril or fleshy layer around the seeds is eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows up to abut 400 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Andes, Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, South America,
Cultivation
Plants grow easily from fresh seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Inga-feijao
References (4)
- Bortolotto, I. M., et al, 2018, Lista preliminar das plantas alimenticias nativas de Mato Grosso do Sul, Brasil. Iheringia, Serie Botanica, Porto Alegre, 73 (supl.):101-116
- 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 446
- Lopez-Diago, D. & Garcia, N., 2021, Wild edible fruits of Colombia. Biota ColomBiana 22 (2) p 39
- Piedra-Malagón, E. M., et al, 2022, Edible native plants of the Gulf of Mexico Province. Biodiversity Data Journal 10: e80565 p 21
