Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulcherrima
ID:
204847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paxton

Source:
ildis

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Paxton's Mag. Bot.11: t. 147 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204176

Common Names

  • Inga pulcherrima
  • Ice Cream Bean
  • Mountain Soursop

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Description

Inga pulcherrima (also called Beautiful Inga, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Africa, typically found in dry woodlands and savannas. It has small, oval leaves and white to pinkish flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Inga pulcherrima is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used for making paper and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga pulcherrima has small, yellow-green flowers, which are followed by small, bean-like seed pods. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga pulcherrima is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 30 cm tall. It prefers full sun and can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay and sandy soils.

Where to Find Inga pulcherrima

Inga pulcherrima is native to India and can be found growing in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Inga pulcherrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga pulcherrima?

Inga pulcherrima

What is the common name of Inga pulcherrima?

Pulcherrima Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga pulcherrima?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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