Inga virescens
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 5-10 m tall. The branches are horizontal and hairy. The fruit is a long pod. It is 7-11 cm longby 1.4-1.8 cm wide and flattened.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil (country/location of origin), Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The pulp of the fruit 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-da-serra, Inga torcido
Synonyms
Feuilleea virescens (Benth.) Kuntze;