Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 433 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192938
Common Names
- Inga feuillei
- Feuille's Inga
- Feuillei Inga
Synonyms
- Inga cumingiana Benth. [valid]
- Feuilleea reticulata (Spreng.) Kuntze [illegitimate]
- Inga pacai Oken [valid]
- Inga reticulata Spreng. [valid]
- Feuilleea feuilleei (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Inga feuillei (also called Inga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a tree that grows up to 20 m tall, with white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga feuillei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga feuillei has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga feuillei is a tropical tree that can be propagated through seeds. It prefers a warm, humid climate and does best in well-drained, fertile soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering. It can be propagated through cuttings or by layering.
Where to Find Inga feuillei
Inga feuillei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Inga feuillei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga feuillei?
Inga feuillei
What type of plant is Inga feuillei?
A shrub
Where is Inga feuillei found?
In tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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