Status:
valid
Authors:
Huber
Source:
ildis
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr.5: 375 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165263
Common Names
- Ducke's Inga
- Inga duckei
- Tucumã-do-brejo
Description
Inga duckei (also called Ducke's 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 duckei is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that is often used in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used for timber, fuelwood, and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Inga duckei are white, with a yellow center, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green, with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga duckei is a fast-growing tropical tree that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure optimal growth. Pruning is also necessary to keep the tree in shape.
Where to Find Inga duckei
Inga duckei is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Inga duckei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga duckei?
Inga duckei
What is the common name of Inga duckei?
Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga duckei?
Tropical rainforest
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