Inga jimenezii

N. Zamora

Kimenez inga

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What to Eat

Edible parts: Seeds

The seeds are edible.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

Central America, Costa Rica,

Countries: Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, El Salvador

How to Identify

A tropical tree in the legume family (Fabaceae) that produces long seed pods. Plants grow easily from seeds, which germinate within 1-2 weeks under moist, shaded conditions.

How to Grow

Plants grow easily from seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.

Wikipedia

Source ↗

Inga jimenezii is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Costa Rica.

Notes

Also as Mimosaceae.

References (1)

Grandtner, M. M., 2008, World Dictionary of Trees. Wood and Forest Science Department. Laval University, Quebec, Qc Canada. (Internet database http://www.wdt.qc.ca)