Inga arenicola - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.D.Penn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Gen. Inga, Bot.: 296 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210281
Common Names
- Inga arenicola
- Sand Inga
- Sand Inga
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Inga arenicola (also called Sandy 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 arenicola is used as a shade tree, for erosion control, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga arenicola has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Inga arenicola is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil evenly moist. Fertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Prune back the plant in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Inga arenicola
Inga arenicola is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found in the understory of tropical forests.
Inga arenicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga arenicola?
Inga arenicola
What is the common name of Inga arenicola?
Arenicola Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga arenicola?
Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides
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
References
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Inga arenicola T.D.Penn.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.