Status:
valid
Authors:
Poepp.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
E.F.Poeppig & S.L.Endlicher, Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. Bras.3: 79 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165237
Common Names
- Inga Tree
- Chartacea Inga
- Chartacea
Synonyms
- Inga bolivariana Britton & Killip [valid]
- Inga calophylla Harms [valid]
- Inga colonchensis Cornejo & Bonifaz [unknown]
- Feuilleea chartacea (Poepp.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Inga chartacea (also called Chartacea 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 chartacea is used as an ornamental plant, as a shade tree, and for its edible fruits. The fruits are used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga chartacea has small purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga chartacea 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 chartacea
Inga chartacea is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Inga chartacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga chartacea?
Inga chartacea
What is the common name of Inga chartacea?
Leathery inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga chartacea?
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