Biology:Inga adenophylla

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Short description: Species of plant

Inga adenophylla
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Clade: Mimosoid clade
Genus: Inga
Species:
I. adenophylla
Binomial name
Inga adenophylla
Pittier

Inga adenophylla is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to South America, particularly the countries of Bolivia and Peru.

Description

Inga adenophylla is a small tree that grows from 300 – 2800 meters in elevation.[2] Inga adenophylla grows in the countries of Bolivia and Peru.[2][3][4] The fruit pulp produced by the tree tastes sweet and is edible.[2][3] The tree is sometimes used to provide shade for workers at coffee and tea plantations.[2][3]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15538097 entry