Inga suaveolens
Ducke
Sweetscented inga
Fabaceae Edible: Fruit - aril, Pod pulp
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Description
A tropical tree in the Fabaceae family, commonly known as sweetscented inga.
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Edible Uses
The fruit aril and pod pulp are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, South America,
Also Known As
Chichiku pakay, Homereaan, Jotomo, Pilinga, Quemoague, Sampi, Sisi pene, Yomedeaan
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 326
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 347
