Status:
valid
Authors:
Killip
Source:
ildis
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci.26: 358 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165234
Common Names
- Inga caudata
- Caudata Inga
- Tailed Inga
Description
Inga caudata (also called Caudata Inga, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and dark green, glossy leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga caudata is used as an ornamental plant, as a shade tree, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of firewood, timber, and charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inga caudata is white and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped bean. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga caudata 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 caudata
Inga caudata is native to Central and South America.
Inga caudata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga caudata?
Inga caudata
What is the common name of Inga caudata?
Tailed inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga caudata?
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