Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Leon
Source:
ildis
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. liii. 306 (1966).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178268
Common Names
- Inga squamigera
- Scaly Inga
- Scaly Bean
Description
Inga squamigera (also called Scaly inga, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America. It has a short trunk and a rounded crown, with white flowers and long, flat, dark green leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Inga squamigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to provide shade in hot climates. It is also used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga squamigera has small white flowers and its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga squamigera is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Inga squamigera
Inga squamigera is native to tropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates, in areas with high humidity and rainfall.
Inga squamigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga squamigera?
Inga squamigera
What is the common name of Inga squamigera?
Scaly Inga
What is the growth habit of Inga squamigera?
It is an erect, perennial shrub, growing up to 4 m in height
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