Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colimana
ID:
732297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Padilla, Cuevas & Solís

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex.72: 34 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731630

Common Names

  • Inga colimana
  • Colimana Inga
  • Colimana's Inga

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Description

Inga colimana (also called Colimana 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 colimana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga colimana has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga colimana 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 colimana

Inga colimana is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as disturbed habitats.

Inga colimana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga colimana?

Inga colimana

What is the common name of Inga colimana?

Colimana Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga colimana?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

Arturo Solís Magallanes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Solís' in the authors string.
Ramón Cuevas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuevas' in the authors string.
Eloy Padilla Velarde: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Padilla' in the authors string.