Mucuna inga
Inga mucuna
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows to about 10 m tall. The trunk can be 10-50 cm across. The fruit are pods 25-33 cm long and 5-6 cm wide and 0.5 cm thick.
Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forest along the shore.
Countries/locations it is found in
Central America, Colombia, Panama, South America
How it is used for food
The pulp around the seeds is eaten raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Churimo, Cuilip, Guaba, Guava peluda