Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbellifera
ID:
174345

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173674

Common Names

  • Inga
  • Ice Cream Bean
  • Cascara

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Description

Inga umbellifera (also called 'Inga de Monte', 'Inga de Playa', and 'Inga de Sabana', 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 umbellifera is used as a shade tree in coffee plantations, and its wood is used for fuel and construction. Its bark is used to make rope and its leaves are used for animal feed.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga umbellifera 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 umbellifera 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 umbellifera

Inga umbellifera is native to tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.

Inga umbellifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga umbellifera?

Inga umbellifera

What is the common name of Inga umbellifera?

Umbellifera Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga umbellifera?

Tropical rainforest

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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.