Sapo shimbillo, Goldenstar inga
Inga auristellae
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows about 12 m tall. The pods are green and 10-12 cm long by about 2 cm wide. There are about 9 seeds surrounded by white pulp. The pulp is edible.
Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the wetlands in Peru. In the Amazon basin it grows up to about 700 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Peru (country/location of origin), South America, Suriname, Venezuela
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit - aril
How it is grown
Plants grow easily from seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.
Pods are collected during the rainy season.
Its other names
Local names
Chichiku pakay, Estralador, Kina kachi, Mimonkawe, Mimotahue, Momontan, Pilingas, Sisi pene, Son'yio