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General Information

Inga jaunechensis is a tree growing up to 10 metres tall.
The tree is often retained to serve as a shade tree when the forest is cleared to make way for coffee plantations[].
Inga jaunechensis has a small range, being found in a few coastal forests in Ecuador. Large-scale destruction of these forests has occurred over the last 50 years. Apart from habitat destruction, no other specific threats are known. The plant is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2011)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Ecuador.

Habitat

An understorey tree of coastal rainforests, in both dense primary forests and secondary formations, at elevations up to 200 metres[].

Properties

Conservation Status	Endangered
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Tree
Height	10.00 m
Cultivation Status	Semi-cultivated

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 on this species, the pulp surrounding the seeds of many members of the genus is sweet and edible[].

Medicinal

None known

Agroforestry Uses:

The tree is often retained to serve 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 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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