Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mortoniana
ID:
165076

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Leon

Source:
ildis

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. liii. 351 (1966).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164405

Common Names

  • Mortoniana Inga
  • Mortoniana Mountain Inga
  • Mortoniana Mountain Tree

Searching for Inga mortoniana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Inga mortoniana (also called Morton's Inga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to Mexico and is found in wet montane forests. It grows to a height of 2 meters and has bright yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Inga mortoniana is used as a shade tree and for its timber. Its wood is strong and durable and is used for making furniture, tools, and other items. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inga mortoniana is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are hairy and have a white midrib.

Searching for Inga mortoniana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Inga mortoniana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a warm, sunny location. Both methods require well-draining soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Inga mortoniana

Inga mortoniana is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Inga mortoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga mortoniana?

Inga mortoniana

What is the family of Inga mortoniana?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Inga mortoniana?

Morton's Inga

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