Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.4: 587 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165760
Common Names
- Inga pezizifera
- Pezizifera Inga
- Pezizifera Inga Tree
Synonyms
- Inga subsericantha Ducke [valid]
- Inga urnifera Kleinhoonte [valid]
- Feuilleea pezizifera (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
- Inga microstachya Britton & Killip [valid]
- Inga riopalenquensis A.H.Gentry [valid]
Description
Inga pezizifera (also called 'Inga de Pezizifera', 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 pezizifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a shade tree and for its timber. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inga pezizifera is white, with four petals, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and oblong. The seedlings are about 1 cm long and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga pezizifera 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 pezizifera
Inga pezizifera is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Inga pezizifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga pezizifera?
Inga pezizifera
What is the common name of Inga pezizifera?
Pezizifera Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga pezizifera?
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