Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Don
Source:
ildis
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 391 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165812
Common Names
- Inga Stipulacea
- Stipulacea
- Inga
Synonyms
- Inga rufiseta Benth. [illegitimate]
- Inga setigera Poepp. [valid]
- Inga chaetophora Harms [valid]
- Feuilleea stipulacea (G.Don) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Inga stipulacea (also called Inga vera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Inga stipulacea 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 stipulacea has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga stipulacea 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 stipulacea
Inga stipulacea is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Inga stipulacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga stipulacea?
Inga stipulacea
What is the common name of Inga stipulacea?
Inga
What is the family of Inga stipulacea?
Fabaceae
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