Inga striata
Benth.
Striate inga
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Fruit - aril, Pod pulp
The aril or fleshy layer surrounding the seeds is eaten raw, and the pod pulp is also consumed.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant.
Amazon, Andes, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guiana, Peru, South America,
How to Identify
A tropical tree that produces long seed pods. It grows easily from fresh seeds, which germinate in 1-2 weeks under moisture and shade, and is widely cultivated.
How to Grow
Plants grow easily from fresh seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.
Other Uses
The wood of Inga species is generally attractive, but it has a coarse texture, is susceptible to attack by dry-wood termites and is not durable in the soil. When grown as a shade tree, the plant is pruned on a regular basis, and these prunings are often burned as a fuel. The plant is widely grown to provide shade for coffee trees in Brazil. Inga species generally have a number of factors that make them popular for use as shade trees in coffee and cacao plantations:- they grow quickly and so soon make an effecte shade; they respond well to drastic pruning and so are easy to keep within the required size and shade levels; they promote and maintain soil fertility; they are effective soil stabilizers.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Inga striata is a perennial tree species and is a member of the family Fabaceae. This species occurs in countries like Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Suriname and the territory of French Guiana. It is uncertain if it occurs in Venezuela. Trees can grow up to 20 m. Inga striata have less stomatal conductance and transpiration in soil polluted with clomazone.
Other Information
It is cultivated.
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae.
Names & Synonyms
Guaba de cajon, GUaba de mono, Guaba musga, Guaba verde, Guabo amarillo, Inga banana, Ingazeiro, Pacay, Pakay
References (9)
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