🌿Native Nature

river koko

Inga vera

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Inga

About

Inga edulis (eng. ice-cream-bean, joaquiniquil, Mex. cuaniquil, guama or guaba) is a fruit native to South America. It is widely grown, especially by indigenous Amazonians, for shade, food, timber, medicine, and production of the alcoholic beverage cachiri. It is popular in Peru, Ecuador, Pernambuco-Brazil and Colombia. The name ‘inga’ is derived from its name with the Tupí people of South America. In English they have been called "ice-cream beans" due to the sweet flavor and smooth...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of river koko?
The scientific name of river koko is Inga vera.
What is the conservation status of river koko?
The river koko has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does river koko belong to?
river koko belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does river koko belong to?
river koko belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does river koko belong to?
river koko belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does river koko belong to?
river koko belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does river koko belong to?
river koko belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does river koko belong to?
river koko belongs to the genus Inga.