Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Linnaea19: 131 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165703
Common Names
- Inga lateriflora
- Lateriflora Inga
- Inga
Synonyms
- Inga parviflora Benth. [valid]
- Inga lateriflora lateriflora [unknown]
- Feuilleea lateriflora (Miq.) Kuntze [valid]
- Inga lateriflora latior Ducke [valid]
- Inga parviflora Spruce ex Benth. [invalid]
Description
Inga lateriflora (also called Later-Flowering 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 lateriflora 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
Inga lateriflora has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga lateriflora is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 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 lateriflora
Inga lateriflora is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Inga lateriflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga lateriflora?
Inga lateriflora
What is the common name of Inga lateriflora?
Later-flowered inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga lateriflora?
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