Inga sertulifera
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 5-15 m tall. The crown is round and spreading. The trunk is 10-30 cm across. It branches low down. The fruit are seed pods 7-13 cm long and 2.5 cm wide.
Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforests.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guianas, Guyana, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The flesh around the seeds is eaten raw.
Edible parts
Fruit - aril, pod pulp
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
Abira, Abira-yek, Ao, Awe, Chipero, Guamo