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Inga densiflora

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Inga densiflora
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Clade: Mimosoid clade
Genus: Inga
Species:
I. densiflora
Binomial name
Inga densiflora
Synonyms
  • Feuilleea densiflora (Benth.) Kuntze.
  • Inga montealegrei Standl.
  • Inga monticola Pittier
  • Inga sordida Pittier

Inga densiflora is a species of Fabaceae described by botanist George Bentham. The native range extends from South-East Mexico to Bolivia.[1] It is the most common species of Inga utilized for its fruits in the highlands of Colombia.[2] The common name is Guamo Salado in Central America and Pacay del Monte (mountain ice-cream-bean) in Bolivia.[3]

References

  1. ^ Govaerts, Rafael. "Inga densiflora". Plants of the World Online. Kew Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  2. ^ León, Jorge (1982). Genetic Resources of Tropical Crops. Costa Rica: Bib. Orton IICA / CATIE. p. 360.
  3. ^ Grandtner, M. M.; Chevrette, Julien (21 September 2013). Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America. ISBN 9780123969545. Retrieved 21 March 2015.