Inga longispica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.18: 497 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165718
Common Names
- Inga longispica
- Long-spiked Inga
- Long-spiculate Inga
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Inga longispica (also called Long-Spiked 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 longispica is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga longispica has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Inga longispica 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 longispica
Inga longispica is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Inga longispica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga longispica?
Inga longispica
What is the common name of Inga longispica?
Long-spiked Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga longispica?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Inga longispica Standl.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.