Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevipes
ID:
165894

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Hooker)2: 144 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165223

Common Names

  • Inga Tree
  • Ice Cream Bean
  • Short-peds Inga

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Synonyms

  • Feuilleea alata (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Inga brevipes (also called Short-footed 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 brevipes 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 brevipes 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 brevipes 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 brevipes

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

Inga brevipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga brevipes?

Inga brevipes

What is the common name of Inga brevipes?

Short-stalked inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga brevipes?

Tropical moist lowland forests

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