Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balsapambensis
ID:
211046

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.D.Penn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Gen. Inga, Bot.: 698 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210375

Common Names

  • Balsapambensis Inga
  • Balsapamba Inga
  • Balsapamba False Tamarind

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Description

Inga balsapambensis (also called Inga Balsapambensis, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a straight trunk with a grayish-brown bark and its leaves are alternate, elliptic-oblong, and have a pointed tip. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Inga balsapambensis is used as an ornamental tree, for shade, and for windbreaks. It is also used in reforestation and soil conservation projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga balsapambensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga balsapambensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take 3-4 inch cuttings from the tips of the plant and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Inga balsapambensis

Inga balsapambensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Inga balsapambensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga balsapambensis?

Inga balsapambensis

What is the common name of Inga balsapambensis?

Balsapambensis Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga balsapambensis?

Tropical 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