Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martinicensis
ID:
184179

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot.1: 65 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183508

Common Names

  • Inga martinicensis
  • Martinez Inga
  • Martinez Inga Tree

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Synonyms

  • Feuilleea martinicensis (C.Presl) Kuntze [valid]
  • Mimosa coriacea Sieber ex C.Presl [illegitimate]

Description

Inga martinicensis (also called 'Martinique Inga', among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Inga martinicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a natural source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga martinicensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow-green center. Its seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga martinicensis is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought and frost tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a windbreak or a screen.

Where to Find Inga martinicensis

Inga martinicensis is native to the Caribbean, where it is found in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Martinique.

Inga martinicensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga martinicensis?

Inga martinicensis

What is the common name of Inga martinicensis?

Martinique Inga

What is the native range of Inga martinicensis?

Caribbean

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