Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard.8: 90 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167909
Common Names
- Inga
- Ice Cream Bean
- Mountain Inga
Synonyms
- Inga ellipsoidea Rusby [valid]
Description
Inga expansa (also called Expansive Inga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Inga expansa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga expansa has white or light pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga expansa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in bright, indirect light. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Inga expansa
Inga expansa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Inga expansa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga expansa?
Inga expansa
What is the common name of Inga expansa?
White Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga expansa?
Tropical moist 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