Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulpina
ID:
166513

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 625 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165842

Common Names

  • Inga vulpina
  • Foxy Inga
  • Wild Inga

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Synonyms

  • Inga guilleminiana Benth. [valid]
  • Inga rhoifolia Planch. [invalid]
  • Inga superbiens Lem. [valid]
  • Feuilleea guilleminiana (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Feuilleea vulpina (Mart. ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Inga ferruginea Planch. [illegitimate]

Description

Inga vulpina (also called Fox 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 vulpina is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. The timber is used for furniture, construction, and firewood. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inga vulpina is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, bean-like structure. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga vulpina 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 vulpina

Inga vulpina is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Inga vulpina FAQ

What is the common name of Inga vulpina?

Foxy Inga

What is the growth rate of Inga vulpina?

It has a fast growth rate.

Where does Inga vulpina grow?

It is native to Central and South America.

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.