Status:
valid
Authors:
T.D.Penn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Gen. Inga, Bot.: 387 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210304
Common Names
- Inga Amboroensis
- Amboroensis Inga
- Amboroensis
Description
Inga amboroensis (also called Amboro Inga, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It can grow up to 10 feet tall and has a spreading crown with pinnately compound leaves. It is commonly found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Inga amboroensis is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga amboroensis has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga amboroensis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. When grown from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant should be kept in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Inga amboroensis
Inga amboroensis is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found in the understory of tropical forests.
Inga amboroensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga amboroensis?
Inga amboroensis
What is the common name of Inga amboroensis?
Amboro Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga amboroensis?
Lowland rainforests
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