Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chocoensis
ID:
165071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Killip ex T.S.Elias

Source:
ildis

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Phytologia14: 210 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164400

Common Names

  • Choco Inga
  • Choco Mountain Inga
  • Choco Mountain Tree

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Synonyms

  • Inga corpocarpa N.Zamora & Poveda [unknown]
  • Inga coprocarpa N.Zamora & Poveda [valid]

Description

Inga chocoensis (also called Chocó Inga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the pea family, Fabaceae. It is native to Mexico and is found in wet montane forests. It grows to a height of 2 meters and has bright yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Inga chocoensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful flower and is known for its drought tolerance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga chocoensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga chocoensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a warm, sunny location. Both methods require well-draining soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Inga chocoensis

Inga chocoensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Inga chocoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga chocoensis?

Inga chocoensis

What is the family of Inga chocoensis?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Inga chocoensis?

Choco Inga

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

Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
Thomas Sam Elias (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.S.Elias' in the authors string.