Inga endlicheri

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. The leaves have 4 pairs of leaflets. The larger ones are 15 cm long. The fruit is a long pod. Itis 20 cmlong by 2.5 cm thick. The pulp is edible.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Honduras, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, 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

Guamo pachona

Synonyms

Feuilleea endlicheri Kuntze; Inga fasciculata Poepp.;