Status:
valid
Authors:
L.P.Queiroz
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Sitientibus Sér. Ci. Biol.15: 24 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737669
Common Names
- Inga conchifolia
- White Inga
- White-flowered Inga
Description
Inga conchifolia (also called 'Shell-leafed Inga', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with pinnate leaves and white or pink flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Inga conchifolia has been used as an ornamental plant, a medicinal plant, and a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga conchifolia has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga conchifolia is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Inga conchifolia
Inga conchifolia is native to Central and South America.
Inga conchifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga conchifolia?
Inga conchifolia
What is the common name of Inga conchifolia?
Shell-Leaf Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga conchifolia?
Tropical and subtropical 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