Patunga inga
Inga lallensis
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
Andes, Amazon, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The pulp of the fruit 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
Guaba, Guabo verde, Patunga fino, Piedra de guaba, Shimbillo
Synonyms
Feuilleea lallensis (Spruce ex Benth.) Kuntze; Inga archeri Britton & Killip; Inga sodiroi Harms;