Inga enterolobioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.D.Penn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Gen. Inga, Bot.: 294 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210280
Common Names
- Inga enterolobioides
- Enterolobium-Like Inga
- Enterolobium-Like Inga
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Inga enterolobioides (also called Enterolobium 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 enterolobioides is used as an ornamental plant, as a shade tree, and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga enterolobioides 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 enterolobioides 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 enterolobioides
Inga enterolobioides is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found in the understory of tropical forests.
Inga enterolobioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga enterolobioides?
Inga enterolobioides
What is the common name of Inga enterolobioides?
Enterolobioides Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga enterolobioides?
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 enterolobioides T.D.Penn.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.