Warakosa, Swit'bonki, Baboen-weko
Inga coriacea
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 20 m tall. The leaves are compound. The leaflets are leathery. The flowers are in heads in the axils of leaves and can occur singly or in pairs. The fruit are pods 5-13 cm long by 2 cm wide and 1 cm thick. They are yellow with fine ribs across them. The seeds are white and have a sweet edible pulp.
Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests near rivers and creeks.
Countries/locations it is found in
Guiana, Guianas, Guyana, South America, Suriname
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit, pod pulp
How it is grown
Plants grow easily from seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.
Its other names
Local names
Adai oueko