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
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.
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