Status:
valid
Authors:
F.C.P.Garcia & A.P.Chagas
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa521: 100 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002925
Common Names
- Inga tripa
- Tripa Inga
- Inga Tripa
Description
Inga tripa (also called Inga, among many other common names) is a small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga tripa is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga tripa has white flowers with five petals and a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, dark brown bean-like shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga tripa is a shrub that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. For cuttings, semi-hardwood cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Inga tripa
Inga tripa can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Inga tripa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga tripa?
Inga tripa
What is the common name of Inga tripa?
Tripa Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga tripa?
Inga tripa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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