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- Trees Tree-like Palms & Bamboos
- Spanish Name
- Guaba de caite
- Common Name
- Densely flowered inga
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Grows up to 25m tall in open areas and forest edges.
- Pollinated by hummingbirds, hawkmoths and bats.
- The white pulp surrounding the seeds has a sweet flavor.
- Used as shade tree in coffee and cacao plantations. Grow quickly and soon make an effective shade, respond well to drastic pruning and are easy to keep within the required size and shade levels.
- Useful in ecological restoration and effective soil stabilizer.
PROPAGATION: Seed
Written by neighbors in the community guide. Last edited May 28, 2025.Open in Notion