Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ulei
ID:
166499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg48: 161 (1906 publ. 1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165828

Common Names

  • Ulei Inga
  • Ule's Inga
  • Ulei's Inga

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Synonyms

  • Inga racemiflora Ducke [valid]

Description

Inga ulei (also called Ule's Inga, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that typically grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is commonly found in tropical rainforests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Inga ulei is used as a shade tree and its wood is used for fuel and construction. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga ulei has small, white, fragrant flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, flat, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga ulei is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings. The tree prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Inga ulei

Inga ulei is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Inga ulei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga ulei?

Inga ulei

What is the common name of Inga ulei?

Inga

What is the family of Inga ulei?

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

References