Inga stenocalyx

Spruce ex Benth.

Narrowcalyx inga

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What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit - aril, Pod pulp

The fruit aril and pod pulp are eaten.

It is a tropical plant.

Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Guianas, South America,

Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

A tropical tree in the Fabaceae family, commonly known as narrowcalyx inga.

Names & Synonyms

Guaba de lora catamica, Ttofi fino

References (2)

Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 326
Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 347