Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
allenii
ID:
165067

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

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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.

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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