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Inga multijuga subsp. aestuariorum

(Pittier) T. D. Penn.

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Description

A tropical tree in the Fabaceae (legume) family. The fruit is edible.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, South America,

Synonyms

Inga aestuariorum Pittier

Also Known As

Cajinicuilillo, Estuary pinnate inga, Tamani, Vaina

References (2)

  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 323
  • Kew Plants of the World On line

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