Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
skutchii
ID:
166470

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.23: 11 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165799

Common Names

  • Skutch's Inga
  • Inga Skutchii
  • Skutch Inga

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Description

Inga skutchii (also called Skutch's 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 skutchii 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 skutchii is small, 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 skutchii is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Inga skutchii

Inga skutchii is native to Central and South America.

Inga skutchii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga skutchii?

Inga skutchii

What is the common name of Inga skutchii?

Skutch's Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga skutchii?

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