Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
174323

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.4: 600 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173652

Common Names

  • Acuminate Inga
  • Acuminata Inga
  • Acuminate Ice Cream Bean

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Synonyms

  • Inga angustifolia Willd. [valid]
  • Feuilleea acuminata (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Inga acuminata (also called 'Cascara Amarga' and 'Cascara Sagrada', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, pinnate, and oblong-lanceolate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Inga acuminata is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga acuminata has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, narrow seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga acuminata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be pruned to keep it at a manageable size.

Where to Find Inga acuminata

Inga acuminata is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Inga acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga acuminata?

Inga acuminata

What is the common name of Inga acuminata?

Acuminate Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga acuminata?

Dry, sandy soils in the southeastern United States

What is the flower color of Inga acuminata?

White to yellow

Species in the Inga genus

Inga allenii, Inga chocoensis, Inga exalata, Inga mortoniana, Inga acreana, Inga acrocephala, Inga adenophylla, Inga affinis, Inga alata, Inga aliena, Inga auristellae, Inga barbata, Inga barbourii, Inga belizensis, Inga bicoloriflora, Inga bijuga, Inga blanchetiana, Inga bollandii, Inga brachyrhachis, Inga brachystachys, Inga brevipes, Inga bullata, Inga bullatorugosa, Inga calantha, Inga calanthoides, Inga capitata, Inga caudata, Inga cayennensis, Inga cecropietorum, Inga chartacea, Inga chrysantha, Inga cinnamomea, Inga cocleensis, Inga cookii, Inga coragypsea, Inga cordatoalata, Inga coruscans, Inga cynometrifolia, Inga densiflora, Inga disticha, Inga dominicensis, Inga duckei, Inga fendleriana, Inga ferrugineo-hirta, Inga feuilleei, Inga glomeriflora, Inga goldmanii, Inga goniocalyx, Inga graciliflora, Inga gracilifolia,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References