Status:
valid
Authors:
T.S.Elias
Source:
ildis
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Phytologia14: 208 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164403
Common Names
- Exalata Inga
- Exalata Mountain Inga
- Exalata Mountain Tree
Synonyms
- Inga exalata exalata [unknown]
Description
Inga exalata (also called Exalted 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 exalata is used as a shade tree and for its timber. Its wood is strong and durable and is used for making furniture, tools, and other items. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inga exalata is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are hairy and have a white midrib.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga exalata 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 exalata
Inga exalata is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Inga exalata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga exalata?
Inga exalata
What is the family of Inga exalata?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Inga exalata?
Exalted 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