Inga stenophylla

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Inga stenophylla
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit

The fruit pods are eaten.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama,

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

How to Identify

A tropical tree in the Fabaceae family with long pod fruits. Seeds germinate easily in 1-2 weeks with moisture and shade.

How to Grow

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

Wikipedia

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

Notes

Also as Mimosaceae.

References (2)
  • 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)
  • ILDIS Legumes of the World http:www;ildis.org/Legume/Web

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