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Summary
Inga densiflora is a tropical tree usually found in South America. The fruit is eaten raw and is highly valued for its sweet pulp surrounding the seeds. The plant is used as a shade tree in coffee plantations.
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.
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Synonyms
Inga heinei Harms Inga java Pittier Inga langlassei Pittier Inga limonensis Pittier Inga microdonta
Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit
Edible Uses:
Fruit - raw[317 ]. Highly valued, the white pulp surrounding the seeds has a sweet flavour[317 ].
References More on Edible Uses
Medicinal Uses
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None known
References More on Medicinal Uses
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Other Uses
Agroforestry Uses: The tree is grown to provide shade in coffee plantations, mainly in C. America and Venezuela[317 ]. It has the added bonus of enriching the soil with atmospheric nitrogen. Other Uses: None known
Special Uses
Food Forest Nitrogen Fixer
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Cultivation details
A tropical plant. Although many species within the family Fabaceae have a symbiotic relationship with soil bacteria, this species is said to be devoid of such a relationship and therefore does not fix atmospheric nitrogen[755 ].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Propagation
Seed
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Densely flowered Inga, Guamo, Guabo, Machitora, Machinius,
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Found In
Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Belize; Colombia; Costa Rica; Ecuador; French Guiana; Guatemala; Guyana; Honduras; Mexico; Nicaragua; Panama; Peru; Suriname; Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, North America, South America,
Weed Potential
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Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : Status: Least Concern
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| | LMH | FSN | M | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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