Inga vera
River Koko
Also known as: Feuilleea inga (L.) Kuntze +5 more
- Feuilleea inga (L.) Kuntze
- Inga berteriana DC.
- Inga berteroana DC.
- Inga inga (L.) Britton
- Inga mociniana G.Don
- Mimosa inga L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Inga vera (commonly known as River Koko) is a tree belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Inga genus, encompassing over 250 species globally. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Jawa
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms