Inga stenoptera

Inga stenoptera

Native to:
Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Ecuador | Guyana | Peru | Venezuela
Inga stenoptera

GBIF: Lima; et al

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Inga
Species:
Inga stenoptera

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
3000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
white

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. Fresh seeds germinate readily without pretreatment.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash