Inga hayesii

Benth.

Hayes inga

Fabaceae Edible: Fruit 1 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

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Inga hayesii is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, and Peru. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Description

A tropical tree in the Fabaceae family, found from sea level to 150 m elevation.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is edible.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 150 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, South America,

Synonyms

Feuilleea hayesii (Benth.) Kuntze

Also Known As

Guamo churimo

References (2)

Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 321
Kew Plants of the World onLine