Inga cordatoalata
Ducke
Cordatewing inga
Fabaceae Edible: Fruit - aril, Pod pulp
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Rapid Reference Collection (RRC) | Field Museum of Natural History - Keller Science Action Center
Description
A tropical tree in the legume family (Fabaceae) with edible fruit. Both the aril and pod pulp are consumed.
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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, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, South America,
Synonyms
Cata pene, Mimontan, Pacai,
Also Known As
Mimontawe
References (4)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 320
- Kew Plants of the World On line
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 343
