Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tarapotensis
ID:
166488

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 609 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165817

Common Names

  • Tarapoto Inga
  • White Inga
  • Ice Cream Bean

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Synonyms

  • Feuilleea tarapotensis (Spruce ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Inga tarapotensis (also called Tarapoto Inga, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that typically grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is commonly found in tropical rainforests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Inga tarapotensis is used for its timber, as a shade tree, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Inga tarapotensis are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga tarapotensis is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Inga tarapotensis

Inga tarapotensis is native to Peru and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Andes Mountains.

Inga tarapotensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga tarapotensis?

Inga tarapotensis

What is the common name of Inga tarapotensis?

Inga

What is the family of Inga tarapotensis?

Fabaceae

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.