Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edulis
ID:
176633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Flora20(2 Beibl.): 113 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175962

Common Names

  • Ice Cream Bean
  • Inga
  • Cabure

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Synonyms

  • Inga complanata Amshoff [valid]
  • Inga conferta Benth. [valid]
  • Inga edulis edulis [unknown]
  • Inga benthamiana Meissner [deprecated]
  • Inga scabriuscula Benth. [valid]
  • Feuilleea edulis (Mart.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Inga vera Kunth [illegitimate]
  • Mimosa ynga Vell. [illegitimate]
  • Inga ynga J.W.Moore [illegitimate]
  • Inga uncinata Spruce ex Benth. [valid]
  • Feuilleea conferta (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Feuilleea scabriuscula (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Inga benthamiana Meisn. [valid]
  • Inga edulis typica Porto [invalid]
  • Inga edulis parviflora Benth. [valid]
  • Inga scabriuscula villosior Benth. [valid]

Description

Inga edulis (also called Ice Cream Bean, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests and is often found near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Inga edulis is used for timber, fuel, and as a food source. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga edulis has yellow flowers and its seeds are brown and flat. Its seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga edulis is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Inga edulis

Inga edulis can be found in Central and South America, particularly in the Amazon rainforest.

Inga edulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga edulis?

Inga edulis

What is the common name of Inga edulis?

Ice cream bean

What is the habitat of Inga edulis?

Inga edulis is found in moist, tropical, lowland forests.

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