Slender stipule inga
Inga tenuistipula
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. The fruit is a long pod.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In Colombia it grows from sea level to 1,650 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Andes, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit - aril, pod pulp
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Inga-fina, Monde ag.
Synonyms
Inga guentheri Harms;