Umbellate inga
Inga umbellifera

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A tree. The fruit is a long pod.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, South America, Suriname, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The pulp of the fruit is eaten.

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

Aam, Ahuatan, Awatan, Capamohue, Guamita, Huama, Jeayo'co, Kapamowe, Noywawe, Pilinga, Quinlli pacai, Shimbillo hoja menuda, Towikawe, Warakosa

Synonyms

Feuilleea umbellifera (Vahl) Kuntze; Inga gracilipes Standl.; Inga lawranceana Britton & Killip; Inga myriantha Poepp.; Inga rutilans Benth.; Inga sciadion Steud.; Inga umbratica Poepp.; Mimosa umbellifera Vahl.; and others