Inga spectabilis
Inga spectabilis
- Native to:
- Bolivia | Colombia | Costa Rica | Ecuador | Galápagos | Mexico | Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Nicaragua | Panamá | Peru | Venezuela
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Fabaceae
- Genus:
- Inga
- Species:
- Inga spectabilis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
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. Sow fresh seeds for best results.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash