Status:
valid
Authors:
Acev.-Rodr., S.Carrington & T.D.Penn.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot.98: 439 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332190
Common Names
- Inga sastreana
- Sastre's Inga
- Sastre's
Description
Inga sastreana (also called Sastre's Inga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Hispaniola, and is found in moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga sastreana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga sastreana has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga sastreana is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Inga sastreana
Inga sastreana can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia.
Inga sastreana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga sastreana?
Inga sastreana
What is the common name of Inga sastreana?
Sastre's Inga
Where is Inga sastreana native to?
Central and South America
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
Sean Carrington: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Carrington' in the authors string.