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Inga leptocarpa

T. D. Penn.

Thinfruit inga

Fabaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tropical tree in the Fabaceae family, commonly known as thinfruit inga.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, South America,

Also Known As

Guao

References (2)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 356
  • Kew Plants of the World On line

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