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
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.
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