Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.Johnst.
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts40: 687 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051194
Common Names
- Macrantha Inga
- Inga Macrantha
- Macrantha Inga Plant
Description
Inga macrantha (also called 'Large-Flowered Inga', among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in the Amazon rainforest. It typically grows in lowland rainforest, but can also be found in seasonally dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga macrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for timber and firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Inga macrantha are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga macrantha can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Inga macrantha
Inga macrantha is native to 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