River Koko

Scientific Name: Inga vera Willd.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Inga Mill./ Inga vera Willd.

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General Information
Usda SymbolINVE
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsINVE

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim640
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum80
Precipitation, Minimum39
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationLow
Active Growth PeriodFall
Coppice PotentialYes
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)47.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee50
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormSingle Crown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period EndWinter
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductYes
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanYes
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductYes
Fuelwood ProductLow
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
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