Cocle inga
Inga cocleensis
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. The fruit is a long pod.
Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Andes, Belize, Bolivia, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Plants grow easily from seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.
Its other names
Local names
Butul, Churima, Cuje, Dil, Guama, Nacaspiro
Synonyms
Inga brunnescens Britton & Killip; Inga cocleensis subsp. megantha (T. S. Elias) M. Sousa; Inga cocleensis var. megantha T. S. Elias;