Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gereauana
ID:
211062

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pipoly & R.Vásquez) T.D.Penn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Gen. Inga, Bot.: 781 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210391

Common Names

  • Inga gereauana
  • Gereau's inga
  • Gereau's tree

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Synonyms

  • Affonsea gereauana Pipoly & R.Vasquez [valid]
  • Affonsea gereauana Pipoly & Vásquez [unknown]

Description

Inga gereauana (also called Gereau's Inga, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 25 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Inga gereauana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used to make paper and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga gereauana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga gereauana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take 3-4 inch cuttings from the tips of the plant and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Inga gereauana

Inga gereauana is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Inga gereauana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga gereauana?

Inga gereauana

What is the common name of Inga gereauana?

Gereau's Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga gereauana?

It is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America

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

Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.
John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.