Guaba de zorro
Inga insignis
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: inga
Plant ID (slug): inga-insignis
Numeric ID: 21669
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Inga insignis is a TREE growing to 8 m (26ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Distribution
S. America - Peru, Ecuador, Colombia.
Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw[317 ]. The sweet-tasting white pulp surrounding the seeds is eaten[305 ]. The seedpod is 14 - 18cm long and up to 2.5cm wide[305 ].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Inga insignis Guaba de zorro