Yasuni inga
Inga yasuniana
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 15 m long. The fruit is a long pod. They hang down. The pulp is sweet and edible.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forests in low lying areas that are occasionally flooded.
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 titica, Sisi ca'je