Inga densiflora

Inga densiflora
Scientific 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; Benth.
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

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.

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[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.