Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Flora26: 759 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165186
Common Names
- Acrocephala Inga
- Inga acrocephala
Synonyms
- Inga brevipedicellata Harms [valid]
- Feuilleea acrocephala (Steud.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Inga acrocephala (also called Acrocephalous Inga, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 meters in height. It has yellow flowers and is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga acrocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inga acrocephala is a small, white bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small plant with a single stem and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga acrocephala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Both methods require the soil to be kept moist and the plants should be given plenty of light.
Where to Find Inga acrocephala
Inga acrocephala is native to Central and South America, where it is found in moist forests.
Inga acrocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga acrocephala?
Inga acrocephala
What is the common name of Inga acrocephala?
Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga acrocephala?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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