Lateralflower inga
Inga lateriflora

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 25 m tall. The twigs are thin and cylinder shaped. The leaves are compound. The flowers are in groups on young and old twigs. The flowers are yellowish-white. The fruit are pods 10-15 cm long by 1 cm wide. They are swollen over the seeds. There are about 11 seeds. The pod pulp is sweet and edible.

Also as Mimosaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in savanna and rainforests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit, pod 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

Baniwa, Doho arau, Guama yaragua, Guamillo, Guamo, Guamo cinta, Karayek, Pilon, Shimbillo, Shirada, Yaragua

Synonyms

Feuilleea lateriflora (Miq.) Kuntze; Inga parviflora Benth.;