Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro3: 48 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165298
Common Names
- Inga inundata
- Flooded Inga
- River Inga
Synonyms
- Pithecellobium inundabile Ducke [illegitimate]
- Zygia inundata (Ducke) H.C.Lima ex Barneby & J.W.Grimes [unknown]
- Pithecellobium inundatum (Ducke) Ducke [unknown]
Description
Inga inundata (also called Inundated Inga, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has pinnate leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga inundata is used for its edible fruits, which are high in protein and carbohydrates, and its wood, which is used for construction and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga inundata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga inundata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Inga inundata
Inga inundata is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Inga inundata FAQ
What is the common name of Inga inundata?
Inundated inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga inundata?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average height of Inga inundata?
Up to 15m
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