Inga multinervis

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Guabilla, Manynerved inga

Fabaceae
Inga multinervis
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What to Eat

The aril or fleshy layer surrounding the seeds is eaten raw.

Where to Find It

Fruit - aril, Pod pulp,

How to Identify

A tropical Fabaceae tree with long pod fruits that germinate easily from fresh seeds in 1-2 weeks under moist, shaded conditions.

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 multinervis is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Ecuador. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Other Information

Fabaceae

Notes

A tree. The fruit is a long pod.

Names & Synonyms

Ahuatan munca an, Cahue pene, Mangalpacachic, Paa bego

References (5)
  • Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 323
  • Kew Plants of the World On line
  • Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
  • Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 345
  • Van den Eynden, V., et al, 2003, Wild Foods from South Ecuador. Economic Botany 57(4): 576-603

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