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Inga chartacea

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. The fruit is a long pod.

Also as Mimosaceae.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Colombia it grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Andes, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The white seed coat is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit - aril, 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

Chimicua, Inga-seca, Mimontan, Mimontawe, Rosca paca, Weibawe

Synonyms

Feuilleea chartacea (Poepp.) Kuntze; Inga bolivariana Britton & Killip; Inga calophylla Harms; Inga chardonii Britton & Killip; Inga colonchensis Cornejo & Bonifaz;