Extremely villous inga
Inga villosissima
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
Andes, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit - aril, pod pulp
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Guabo, Guamo, Guava, Shimbillo
Synonyms
Feuilleea villosissima (Benth.) Kuntze; Inga pilosa L. Uribe;