Yaco inga
Inga yacoana
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 12 m tall. The trunk is 10 cm across. The fruit is a long pod. It is green when young.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests in clay soil.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit - aril, pod pulp
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Inga-chata, Inga-mirim, Mimotawe, Shimbillo leoncito