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General Information

Inga davidsei is a tree growing 7 - 20 metres tall.
The tree is occasionally retained to be used as a shade tree when the forest is cleared to make way for coffee plantations[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

C. America - Honduras, Belize, Guatemala.

Habitat

Not known

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	15.00 m
Cultivation Status	Semi-cultivated, Wild

Cultivation Details

This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[].

Edible Uses

Although we have no specific information for this species, many members of this genus produce a sweet-tasting edible pulp around the seeds[].

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

The tree is occasionally retained to be used as a shade tree when the forest is cleared to make way for coffee plantations[].
Inga species generally have a number of factors that make them popular for use as shade trees in coffee and cacao plantations:- they grow quickly and so soon make an effecte shade; they respond well to drastic pruning and so are easy to keep within the required size and shade levels; they promote and maintain soil fertility; they are effective soil stabilizers[].

Other Uses

The wood is used locally for the construction of houses[].
The wood of Inga species is generally attractive, but it has a coarse texture, is susceptible to attack by dry-wood termites and is not durable in the soil[].
When grown as a shade tree, the plant is pruned on a regular basis, and these prunings are often burned as a fuel[].

Propagation

Seed -

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