Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.16: 245 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731605
Common Names
- Inga Augusti
- August's Inga
- August's Pea
Description
Inga augusti (also called Augusti Inga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Inga augusti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments, fever, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga augusti has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga augusti is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20m in height. It is native to Central and South America and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Seedlings should be transplanted to individual containers when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Inga augusti
Inga augusti is native to Central and South America.
Inga augusti FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga augusti?
Inga augusti
What is the common name of Inga augusti?
August's Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga augusti?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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