Inga mucuna - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Walp.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst.2: 459 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173663
Common Names
- Mucuna Inga
- Mucuna Tree
- Mucuna Inga Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Inga mucuna (also called 'Inga de Monte', 'Inga de Playa', and 'Inga de Sabana', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, pinnate, and oblong-lanceolate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Inga mucuna is used as a medicinal plant, for erosion control, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga mucuna has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.
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Inga mucuna is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be pruned to keep it at a manageable size.
Where to Find Inga mucuna
Inga mucuna is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Inga mucuna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga mucuna?
Inga mucuna
What is the common name of Inga mucuna?
Mucuna Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga mucuna?
Tropical rainforest
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
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:500629-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Inga mucuna Walp.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.