Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin6: 398 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165199
Common Names
- Auristellae Inga
- Auristella Inga
- Auristellas Inga
Description
Inga auristellae (also called Auristella 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 auristellae is used as an ornamental tree in landscaping and as a shade tree. The wood is used for fuel and construction, and the bark and leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga auristellae has small, white to pink flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga auristellae 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 auristellae
Inga auristellae is found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.
Inga auristellae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga auristellae?
Inga auristellae
What is the common name of Inga auristellae?
Auristellae inga
What type of plant is Inga auristellae?
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