Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 624 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165738
Common Names
- Multicaulis Inga
- Inga Multicaulis
- Multicaulis Inga
Synonyms
- Inga balaensis Pittier [valid]
- Inga rhabdotocalyx Harms [valid]
- Feuilleea multicaulis (Spruce ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Inga multicaulis (also called 'Inga de Multicaulis', among many other common names) is a small tree, typically reaching a height of 10-15 meters. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Inga multicaulis is used as a shade tree for coffee plantations and as a windbreak. It is also used as a living fence and for soil conservation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga multicaulis has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga multicaulis is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be planted in moist soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. It can also be propagated by cuttings or air layering.
Where to Find Inga multicaulis
Inga multicaulis is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Inga multicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga multicaulis?
Inga multicaulis
What is the common name of Inga multicaulis?
Multicaulis Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga multicaulis?
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