Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inundata
ID:
165969

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

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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.

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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

References