Inga bourgonii

Overview

Inga bourgonii is a tree in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae native to the Caribbean islands, particularly occurring in the Lesser Antilles and possibly Trin

Inga bourgonii is a tree in the subfamily Caesalpinioideae native to the Caribbean islands, particularly occurring in the Lesser Antilles and possibly Trinidad. It produces the characteristic cylindrical or globose flower spikes of the Inga genus with numerous white stamens and bipinnately compound leaves, bearing thick pods with edible sweet pulp surrounding the seeds. Inga species are common trees in Caribbean and Neotropical forests, valued for their shade, fruit, and nitrogen fixation.