Inga densiflora
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Inga densiflora | |
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Caesalpinioideae |
Clade: | Mimosoid clade |
Genus: | Inga |
Species: | I. densiflora
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Binomial name | |
Inga densiflora | |
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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
- ^ Govaerts, Rafael. "Inga densiflora". Plants of the World Online. Kew Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ León, Jorge (1982). Genetic Resources of Tropical Crops. Costa Rica: Bib. Orton IICA / CATIE. p. 360.
- ^ Grandtner, M. M.; Chevrette, Julien (21 September 2013). Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America. ISBN 9780123969545. Retrieved 21 March 2015.