Inga feuilleei - Uses, Benefits & Care
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valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165274
Common Names
- Feuille's Inga
- Inga feuilleei
- Feuille's inga tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Inga feuilleei (also called Feuillee's Inga, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has pinnate leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga feuilleei is used as an ornamental plant, as a shade tree, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of firewood, timber, and charcoal. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inga feuilleei is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean. The seedlings are small and thin, with two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Inga feuilleei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Inga feuilleei
Inga feuilleei is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Inga feuilleei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga feuilleei?
Inga feuilleei
What is the common name of Inga feuilleei?
Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga feuilleei?
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
References
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-11705: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.