Inga acicularis
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 12 m tall. The flowers are white. The fruit is a long pod.
There are 200-350 Inga species. There are 53 species in Costa Rica. They grow in the humid tropics. Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
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
Shymbillo