Inga coruscans

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

Amazon, Andes, Bolivia, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit - aril, pod pulp

How it is grown

Plants grow easily from seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.

Its other names

Local names

Churimo, Ebenban, Inga-da-varzea, Inga-de-varzea, Mimontan, Shimbillo

Synonyms

Feuilleea coruscans (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Kuntze; Inga caldasiana Britton & Killip; Inga klugii Standl. ex J. F. Macbr.; Mimosa coruscans (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Poir.;