Inga alata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
ildis
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat.27: 198 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165191
Common Names
- Inga alata
- Winged Inga
- Mountain Inga
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Inga alata (also called Winged Inga, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 meters in height. It has white 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 alata 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 alata 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.
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Inga alata 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 alata
Inga alata is native to Central and South America, where it is found in moist forests.
Inga alata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga alata?
Inga alata
What is the common name of Inga alata?
Alata inga
What type of plant is Inga alata?
Tree
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
Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Inga alata Benoist: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.