Status:
valid
Authors:
D.B.O.S.Cardoso & Amorim
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.42: 516 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443878
Description
Inga bifoliolata (also called Bifoliolate Inga, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America. It has white flowers and grows in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga bifoliolata is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inga bifoliolata is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga bifoliolata is propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or early summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Inga bifoliolata
Inga bifoliolata is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Inga bifoliolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga bifoliolata?
Inga bifoliolata
What is the common name of Inga bifoliolata?
Bifoliolata Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga bifoliolata?
Inga bifoliolata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia
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