Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Fabaceae

Genus:

Inga

Species:

Inga edulis

USDA Symbol:

INED

Growth Characteristics

Height:

3000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, mammals

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical rainforests, prefers fertile soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds are recalcitrant and must be sown fresh; they lose viability quickly if dried.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI