Quaternary grand inga
Inga nobilis subsp. quaternata

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, Andes, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, South America, Venezuela, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit - aril, pod pulp

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

Acotopillo de montana, Bribri, Cansa boca, Guaba negra, Guabito, Guama, Imik sampi, Kunkwin sampi, Wampukich

Synonyms

Feuilleea quaternata (Poepp.) Kuntze; Inga juglandifolia Willd.; Inga maxoniana Pittier; Inga quaternata Poepp.; and others