About Inga spectabilis (Vahl) Willd.
Taxonomic Classification
Inga spectabilis (Vahl) Willd. is a plant species that belongs to the legume family Fabaceae.
Native Distribution
It is native to Central America and the Andean states, ranging south to Bolivia.
Etymology and Common Names
The blade-like shape of its fruiting pods gave rise to its common names, which include machete ice-cream-bean, Guamo Macheto, and Guaba Machete.