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Inga alba (Inga alba)

White Inga (Inga alba) is a fast-growing tree native to the Neotropics, known for its attractive foliage and edible fruit pods.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Thrives in well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers loamy or sandy loam.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense afternoon sun in very hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.

Water more frequently during active growth.

Soil

Thrives in well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types but prefers loamy or sandy loam.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range is 20-30°C; avoid frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Use a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Fruit, Foliage

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

8-15 m

Spread

5-8 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Pinnately compound

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Feuilleea aggregata (G.Don) Kuntze
Feuilleea alba (Sw.) Kuntze
Inga aggregata G.Don
Inga altissima Ducke
Inga carachensis Pittier
Inga fraxinea Willd.
Inga spruceana Benth.
Inga thyrsoidea Desv.
Mimosa alba Sw.
Mimosa fraxinea Poir.
Mimosa thyrsoidea Poir.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderFabales
  • familyFabaceae
  • genusInga
  • speciesInga alba
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

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