Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cayennensis
ID:
165906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sagot ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 626 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165235

Common Names

  • Inga cayennensis
  • Cayennensis Inga
  • Cayenne Inga

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Synonyms

  • Inga aria J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Inga dysantha Benth. [valid]
  • Inga leprieuriana Poncy [unknown]
  • Inga cayennensis sessiliflora Ducke [unknown]
  • Feuilleea cayennensis (Sagot ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Feuilleea sessiliflora Kuntze [valid]
  • Inga cayennensis sessiliflora Ducke [valid]

Description

Inga cayennensis (also called Cayenne Inga, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and dark green, glossy leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Inga cayennensis is used for its timber, as a shade tree, and for its edible fruits. The timber is used for making furniture, and the fruits are used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga cayennensis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga cayennensis is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that grows to a height of 15-20 m. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Inga cayennensis

Inga cayennensis is native to Central and South America.

Inga cayennensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga cayennensis?

Inga cayennensis

What is the common name of Inga cayennensis?

Cayenne inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga cayennensis?

Tropical moist lowland forests

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Paul Antoine Sagot (1821-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sagot' in the authors string.