Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vera
ID:
174346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 4: 1010 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173675

Common Names

  • Inga
  • Ice Cream Bean
  • Cascara

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Synonyms

  • Inga inga (L.) Britton [invalid]
  • Feuilleea inga (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mimosa inga L. [unknown]

Description

Inga vera (also called 'Inga de Monte', 'Inga de Playa', and 'Inga de Sabana', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, pinnate, and oblong-lanceolate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Inga vera is used as an ornamental tree, and its wood is used for fuel and construction. Its bark is used to make rope and its leaves are used for animal feed.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Inga vera sub. eriocarpa (Benth.) J.León
Inga vera sub. vera

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga vera has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, narrow seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga vera is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be pruned to keep it at a manageable size.

Where to Find Inga vera

Inga vera is native to tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.

Inga vera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga vera?

Inga vera

What is the common name of Inga vera?

Vera Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga vera?

Tropical rainforest

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