Hinton inga
Inga hintonii
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. The fruit is a long pod.
There are 350 Inga species. Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Belize, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, North America, Panama, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, 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
Synonyms
Inga davidsoniae Standl.; Inga nubigena A. R. Molina;