Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squamigera
ID:
178939

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

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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.

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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