Status:
valid
Authors:
Poncy
Source:
ildis
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia5: 103 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179213
Common Names
- Inga fanchoniana
- Fanchon's Inga
- Fairy-ring Tree
Description
Inga fanchoniana (also called Fanchon's Inga, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to Central and South America. It has white flowers and can reach up to 15 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga fanchoniana is used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga fanchoniana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have three leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga fanchoniana is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly. It can also be propagated by air layering.
Where to Find Inga fanchoniana
Inga fanchoniana is native to Central America and northern South America.
Inga fanchoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga fanchoniana?
Inga fanchoniana
What are the common names of Inga fanchoniana?
Fanchon's inga, Fanchon's shimbillo
Where is Inga fanchoniana native to?
Central America
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