Inga stenoptera
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. The pods are slender and 9-30 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. There are about 10 dark brown seeds.
Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on river banks along the Amazon. It can withstand prolonged flooding.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guianas, Guyana, Peru (country/location of origin), South America, Suriname, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The pulp around the seeds is eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit, 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
Charapa shimbillo, Guana de agua, Narrowwing inga, Rabo de coto, Tahuampa shimbillo, Yacu shimbillo
Synonyms
Feuilleea stenoptera (Benth.) Kuntze;