Densely flowered Inga
Inga densiflora
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Basic Information
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: inga
Plant ID (slug): inga-densiflora
Numeric ID: 21705
USDA Hardiness: 10-12
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Inga densiflora is a TREE growing to 15 m (49ft) by 15 m (49ft) 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
S. America - Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, French Guiana; C. America - Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Mexico.
Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw[317 ]. Highly valued, the white pulp surrounding the seeds has a sweet flavour[317 ].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Inga densiflora Densely flowered Inga