Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenocalyx
ID:
166478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 611 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165807

Common Names

  • Stenocalyx Inga
  • Inga Stenocalyx
  • Stenocalyx Inga Tree

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Synonyms

  • Feuilleea stenocalyx (Spruce ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Inga stenocalyx (also called Narrow-Stemmed 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 stenocalyx is a fast-growing tree that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber and as a shade tree. The bark of the tree is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga stenocalyx has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga stenocalyx 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 stenocalyx

Inga stenocalyx is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Inga stenocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga stenocalyx?

Inga stenocalyx

What is the common name of Inga stenocalyx?

Narrow-leaved Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga stenocalyx?

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

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.