Inga leptocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.D.Penn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Gen. Inga, Bot.: 510 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210324
Common Names
- Inga Leptocarpa
- Leptocarpa Inga
- Leptocarpa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Inga leptocarpa (also called 'Slender-fruited Inga', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows to a height of 4-7 meters, and has a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It prefers wet, tropical habitats, such as lowland forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Inga leptocarpa is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Inga leptocarpa are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Inga leptocarpa is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. When grown from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant should be kept in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Inga leptocarpa
Inga leptocarpa can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Inga leptocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga leptocarpa?
Inga leptocarpa
What is the common name of Inga leptocarpa?
Slender-fruited bean
What is the family of Inga leptocarpa?
Fabaceae
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
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Inga leptocarpa T.D.Penn.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.