Pinnate inga
Inga multijuga
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. The fruit is a long pod.
Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Peru, South America, Venezuela
How it is used for food
The pulp of the fruit is eaten.
It is also cultivated.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants grow easily from fresh seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.
Its other names
Local names
Cuje, Guaba de estero, Guavitos, Nacaspiro, Tabla shimbillo, Tamani
Synonyms
Feuilleea multijuga (Benth.) Kuntze;