Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
508113

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Romero

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Estud. Legum. Colomb.: 211 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507445

Common Names

  • Inga Colombiana
  • Inga Tree
  • Ice Cream Bean Tree

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Description

Inga colombiana (also called Colombian Inga, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Inga colombiana is used for timber and is also used in traditional medicine for treating indigestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inga colombiana is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga colombiana is a perennial tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of branches in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a rooting medium and kept moist until they have rooted. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Inga colombiana

Inga colombiana is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

Inga colombiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga colombiana?

Inga colombiana

What is the common name of Inga colombiana?

Colombian inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga colombiana?

Tropical rainforests

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