Lineate inga
Inga lineata
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. The fruit is a long pod.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Andes, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The pulp of the fruit is eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants grow easily from seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.
Its other names
Local names
Rosario shimbillo, Rufindi
Synonyms
Feuilleea lineata (Benth.) Kuntze; Inga monzonensis Harms;