Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
165859

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 433 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165188

Common Names

  • Inga affinis
  • White Inga
  • Cascara

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Synonyms

  • Inga arinensis Hoehne [valid]
  • Inga vera affinis (Dc.) T.D.Penn. [valid]
  • Mimosa umbellata Vell. [illegitimate]
  • Inga velloziana Mart. [valid]
  • Inga arrabidae Steud. [valid]
  • Inga spuria sordida Benth. [valid]
  • Inga acutifolia Benth. [valid]
  • Feuilleea affinis (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Mimosa dulcis Vell. [illegitimate]
  • Inga dulcis Mart. [illegitimate]

Description

Inga affinis (also called Affinis Inga, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 meters in height. It has yellow flowers and is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Inga affinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inga affinis is a small, white bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small plant with a single stem and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga affinis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Both methods require the soil to be kept moist and the plants should be given plenty of light.

Where to Find Inga affinis

Inga affinis is native to Central and South America, where it is found in moist forests.

Inga affinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga affinis?

Inga affinis

What is the common name of Inga affinis?

Affinis inga

What type of plant is Inga affinis?

Tree

Species in the Inga genus

Inga allenii, Inga chocoensis, Inga exalata, Inga mortoniana, Inga acreana, Inga acrocephala, Inga adenophylla, Inga affinis, Inga alata, Inga aliena, Inga auristellae, Inga barbata, Inga barbourii, Inga belizensis, Inga bicoloriflora, Inga bijuga, Inga blanchetiana, Inga bollandii, Inga brachyrhachis, Inga brachystachys, Inga brevipes, Inga bullata, Inga bullatorugosa, Inga calantha, Inga calanthoides, Inga capitata, Inga caudata, Inga cayennensis, Inga cecropietorum, Inga chartacea, Inga chrysantha, Inga cinnamomea, Inga cocleensis, Inga cookii, Inga coragypsea, Inga cordatoalata, Inga coruscans, Inga cynometrifolia, Inga densiflora, Inga disticha, Inga dominicensis, Inga duckei, Inga fendleriana, Inga ferrugineo-hirta, Inga feuilleei, Inga glomeriflora, Inga goldmanii, Inga goniocalyx, Inga graciliflora, Inga gracilifolia,

Species in the Fabaceae family