Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paraensis
ID:
166427

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro4: 12 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165756

Common Names

  • Inga paraensis
  • Paran Inga
  • Paran Inga Tree

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Description

Inga paraensis (also called 'Inga de Paraensis', 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 paraensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a shade tree in coffee plantations and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inga paraensis is small, white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga paraensis 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 paraensis

Inga paraensis is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Inga paraensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga paraensis?

Inga paraensis

What is the common name of Inga paraensis?

Para Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga paraensis?

Tropical rainforests

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