Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachystachys
ID:
165889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods90: 12 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165218

Common Names

  • Short-stalked Inga
  • Amazonian Inga
  • Inga Brachystachys

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Synonyms

  • Inga brachystachya Ducke [illegitimate]

Description

Inga brachystachys (also called Short-spiked 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 brachystachys is used for shade, windbreaks, and erosion control. The leaves can be used as fodder for animals, and the flowers are used to make a sweet drink. The wood is also used for timber and fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga brachystachys has white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga brachystachys is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that grows to a height of 15-20 m. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Inga brachystachys

Inga brachystachys is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Inga brachystachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga brachystachys?

Inga brachystachys

What is the common name of Inga brachystachys?

Brachystachys inga

What type of plant is Inga brachystachys?

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