Inga semialata

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. The fruit is a long pod.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to abut 400 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Andes, Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, South America

How it is used for food

The aril or fleshy layer around the seeds is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

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

Its other names

Local names

Inga-feijao

Synonyms

Feuilleea marginata (Willd.) Kuntze; Inga excelsa Poepp.; Inga fagifolia var. marginata (Willd.) Hassl.; Inga guayaquilensis G. Don; Inga leptostachya Benth.; Inga marginata Willd.; Inga microcoma Harms; Inga odorata G. Don; Inga puberula Benth.; Inga pycnostachya Benth.; Inga sapida Kunth; Mimosa semialata Vell.;