Machete Inga

Inga spectabilis, Fabaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderMulch MakerProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Purple Coral TreeErythrina fusca

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

FaveiraParkia platycephala

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Elephant Foot YamAmorphophallus paeoniifolius

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Giant GranadillaPassiflora quadrangularis

Nitrogen FixationPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

CajaranaSpondias radlkoferi

Medium-sized tropical trees compete for canopy space and may have conflicting water and nutrient requirements

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionSoil ImprovementFruit Production

Edible Parts

Seed ArilsYoung Pods

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Machete Inga grow in?

Machete Inga grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

Is Machete Inga a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Machete Inga is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Machete Inga?

Good companions for Machete Inga include Purple Coral Tree, Faveira, Elephant Foot Yam, Giant Granadilla.

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