Inga saffordiana
Pittier
Saffor inga
Fabaceae Edible: Fruit
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Summary
Source: WikipediaInga saffordiana is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found in Colombia and Panama. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
A tropical tree in the legume family (Fabaceae) that produces edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Colombia, Panama, South America,
References (3)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 325
- 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.
