Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calderonii
ID:
185517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci.13: 352 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184846

Common Names

  • Inga Calderonii
  • Calderon's Inga
  • Inga Calderonii

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Description

Inga calderonii (also called Calderon's Inga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Inga calderonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga calderonii has yellow flowers with white centers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga calderonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Inga calderonii

Inga calderonii is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.

Inga calderonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga calderonii?

Inga calderonii

Where is Inga calderonii found?

Inga calderonii is found in the Caribbean.

What is the natural habitat of Inga calderonii?

Inga calderonii is found in tropical and subtropical 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