Striate inga
Inga striata

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

How it is used for food

The aril or fleshy layer around the seeds is eaten raw.

It is cultivated.

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

Guaba de cajon, GUaba de mono, Guaba musga, Guaba verde, Guabo amarillo, Inga banana, Ingazeiro, Pacay, Pakay

Synonyms

Feuilleea catharinae (Benth.) Kuntze; Feuilleea nuda (Salzm. ex Benth.) Kuntze; Feuilleea salzmanniana (Benth.) Kuntze; Inga catharinae Benth.; Inga ochroclada Harms; and others