Ribbed Ice Cream Bean

Inga marginata, Fabaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderProducerMulch MakerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Indian Coral TreeErythrina variegata

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

VinháticoPlathymenia reticulata

Nitrogen Fixation

Abiu CutitePouteria macrophylla

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Giant Velvet BeanMucuna gigantea

Vigorous climbing legume can overwhelm and suppress tree growth through excessive shading and weight

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationFood ProductionSoil ImprovementErosion ControlClimate Moderation

Edible Parts

Seed PulpSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Ribbed Ice Cream Bean grow in?

Ribbed Ice Cream Bean grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

Is Ribbed Ice Cream Bean a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Ribbed Ice Cream Bean is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Ribbed Ice Cream Bean?

Good companions for Ribbed Ice Cream Bean include Indian Coral Tree, Vinhático, Abiu Cutite.

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