Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
ildis
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Novo-Galiciana5: 178 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179294
Common Names
- Inga andersonii
- Anderson's Inga
- Anderson's Bean
Description
Inga andersonii (also called Anderson's Inga, among many other common names) is a perennial tree native to Central and South America. It has white flowers and can reach up to 15 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga andersonii is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of firewood, and as a source of fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga andersonii has small, white flowers that appear in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaflets and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga andersonii is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly. It can also be propagated by air layering.
Where to Find Inga andersonii
Inga andersonii can be found in the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Inga andersonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga andersonii?
Inga andersonii
What are the common names of Inga andersonii?
Anderson's inga, Anderson's shimbillo
Where is Inga andersonii native to?
Central 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