Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
santaremnensis
ID:
166462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro4: 16 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165791

Common Names

  • Inga Santaremnensis
  • Santaremnensis Inga
  • Inga Tree

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Description

Inga santaremnensis (also called Santarem Inga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and in seasonally dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Inga santaremnensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its wood is used for fuel and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inga santaremnensis is white and fragrant. The seed is a small, flat, brown bean-like shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga santaremnensis is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Inga santaremnensis

Inga santaremnensis can be found in the Amazon rainforest in South America.

Inga santaremnensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga santaremnensis?

Inga santaremnensis

What is the common name of Inga santaremnensis?

Santarem Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga santaremnensis?

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