Inga marginata
Inga marginata
- Native to:
- Argentina | Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | French Guiana | Guatemala | Guyana | Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast | Nicaragua | Panamá | Paraguay | Peru | Suriname
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Inga
- Species:
- Inga marginata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies, mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds have a hard seed coat; scarification (nicking or hot water) improves germination. Fresh seeds germinate readily without stratification.
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