Inga adenophylla is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to South America, particularly the countries of Bolivia and Peru.

Inga adenophylla
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Clade: Mimosoid clade
Genus: Inga
Species:
I. adenophylla
Binomial name
Inga adenophylla
Pittier

Description edit

Inga adenophylla is a small tree that grows from 300 – 2800 meters in elevation.[2] Inga adenophylla grows in the countries of Bolivia and Peru.[2][3][4] The fruit pulp produced by the tree tastes sweet and is edible.[2][3] The tree is sometimes used to provide shade for workers at coffee and tea plantations.[2][3]

References edit

  1. ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI); IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Inga adenophylla". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T144313154A149031639. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T144313154A149031639.en. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d Fern, Ken. "Inga adenophylla". Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  3. ^ a b c Rudolf Mansfeld; Rolf Büttner (2001). "Mansfeld's Encyclopedia of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops". Google Books. p. 623. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Inga adenophylla Pittier". World Database of Legumes. Retrieved 7 July 2021.