Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Leon
Source:
ildis
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. liii. 346 (1966).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164396
Common Names
- Allen's Inga
- Allen's Ice Cream Bean
- Allen's Wild Bean
Description
Inga allenii (also called Allen's Inga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to Mexico and is found in wet montane forests. It grows to a height of 2 meters and has bright yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Inga allenii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful flower and is known for its drought tolerance.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga allenii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga allenii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a warm, sunny location. Both methods require well-draining soil and regular watering.
Where to Find Inga allenii
Inga allenii is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Inga allenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga allenii?
Inga allenii
What is the family of Inga allenii?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Inga allenii?
Allen's Inga
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