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Setose inga
Inga setosa

Family: Fabaceae


What it is like

A tree. It gorws 15 m tall.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows near rivers.

Countries/locations it is found in

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit


How it is grown

It produces fruit the first year after planting.


Its other names

Local names

Cachepao, Pacay

Synonyms

Feuilleea setosa (G. Don) Kuntze; Inga chrysotricha Pittier; Inga hirsutissima Rusby;