Ciliate inga
Inga ciliata

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. The fruit is a long pod.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

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

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants grow easily from seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.

Its other names

Local names

Eweman, Guaba de monte, Guabilla, Pairajo de altura, Vurupa fino

Synonyms

Feuilleea ciliata (C. Presl) Kuntze; Feuilleea leptantha (Benth.) Kuntze; Inga ciliata var. parvifolia Benth.; Inga coerulescens Benth.; Inga leptantha Benth.; Inga fagaraefolia Benth.; Inga microphylla Benth.;