Inga killipiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Macbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.13(3): 26 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165698
Common Names
- Killipiana Inga
- Cascabel Inga
- Cascabel Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Inga killipiana (also called Killip's Inga, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga killipiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inga killipiana is yellow and has a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Inga killipiana is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Inga killipiana
Inga killipiana is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Inga killipiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga killipiana?
Inga killipiana
What is the common name of Inga killipiana?
Killip's inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga killipiana?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South 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
References
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Inga killipiana J.F.Macbr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.