Inga tocacheana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.R.Simpson
Source:
ildis
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia30: 310 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178267
Common Names
- Inga tocacheana
- Tocache Inga
- Tocache Bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Inga tocacheana (also called Tocache inga, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Central and South America. It has a straight 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 tocacheana is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of nectar for bees, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga tocacheana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Inga tocacheana 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 tocacheana
Inga tocacheana 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 tocacheana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga tocacheana?
Inga tocacheana
What is the common name of Inga tocacheana?
Tocache Inga
What is the growth habit of Inga tocacheana?
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
References
Donald Ray Simpson (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Simpson' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Inga tocacheana D.R.Simpson: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.