Sampi, Acre inga
Inga acreana

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. The leaves have leaflets along the stalk. The flowers are white. They are in congested spikes. The fruit is a long pod. It has raised edges. There is a white pulp around the seeds.

Also as Mimosaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guianas, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The aril around the seeds is eaten raw.

The fruit are popular.

Edible parts

Fruit - aril

How it is grown

Plants grow easily from seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.

Its other names

Local names

Aganawe, Guaba de lluvia, Guabillo, Mimontan, Pahihi, Quini'co fino, Sampi, Unijinga fino, Wewe

Synonyms

Inga myriocephala Pittier;