Inga meissneriana Miq.

Species

Angiosperms > Fabales > Fabaceae > Inga

Characteristics

A tree. The fruit is a long pod.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Nitrogen fixer rhizobia
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Environment

It is a tropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

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Edible fruits
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Cultivation

Plants grow easily from fresh seeds. Seeds germinate in 1-2 weeks given moisture and shade.
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Distribution

Inga meissneriana world distribution map, present in American Samoa, Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:128608-2
WFO ID wfo-0000165729
COL ID 3PPS3
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID 767392
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Synonyms

Feuilleea meissneriana Inga meissneriana