ElChoco inga
Inga chocoensis
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 10-20 m tall. The fruit is a seed pod 10-20 cm long.
Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in humid forests at low and medium elevations.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, South America
How it is used for food
The white pulp around the seeds is eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit, 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
Palo de guaba, Shiichi
Synonyms
Inga coprocarpa N. Zamora & Poveda;