Uruguay inga
Inga uraguensis
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 2-15 m tall. The pods are 5-15 cm long by 1-5 cm wide. Check name uraguensis. Both spellings are used and accepted.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows below 500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, South America, Uruguay
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Anga, Inga, Inga-banana, Pacaya
Synonyms
Feuilleea uruguensis (Hook. & Arn.) Kuntze; Inga uraguensis var. parvifolia Chodat & Hassl.; Mimosa uraguensis Hook. & Arn.;