Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flagelliformis
ID:
174331

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Mart.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Flora20(2 Beibl.): 112 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000173660

Common Names

  • Flagelliformis Inga
  • Flagelliformis Tree
  • Flagelliformis Inga Tree

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Synonyms

  • Feuilleea flagelliformis (Vell.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Mimosa flagelliformis Vell. [valid]

Description

Inga flagelliformis (also called 'Inga de Monte', 'Inga de Playa', and 'Inga de Sabana', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, pinnate, and oblong-lanceolate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Inga flagelliformis is used as a medicinal plant, for erosion control, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga flagelliformis has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga flagelliformis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be pruned to keep it at a manageable size.

Where to Find Inga flagelliformis

Inga flagelliformis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Inga flagelliformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga flagelliformis?

Inga flagelliformis

What is the common name of Inga flagelliformis?

Flagelliformis Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga flagelliformis?

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

Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.