Velvety inga
Inga velutina
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 18 m tall. The crown is spreading. The trunk is straight and 30-45 cm across. It branches near the base.
There are 350 Inga species. Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 150 m above sea level. It grows on the edges of forests in areas that are not flooded.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guianas, Peru, South America, Suriname
How it is used for food
The white pulp around the seeds 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
A'cho fino, Aya manka pakay, Cutapacai, Cutu cachic, Cutupacay, Emu pene, Inga-de-fogo, Kutu pakay, Rosca-shimbillo
Synonyms
Feuillea velutina (Willd.) Kuntze; Inga expansa Rusby; Mimosa velutina Poiret;