Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glomeriflora
ID:
165947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro3: 50 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165276

Common Names

  • Glomeriflora Inga
  • Inga glomeriflora
  • Glomeriflora inga tree

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Synonyms

  • Inga rondonii Hoehne [valid]

Description

Inga glomeriflora (also called Clustered 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 glomeriflora 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 glomeriflora 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga glomeriflora 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 glomeriflora

Inga glomeriflora is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Inga glomeriflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga glomeriflora?

Inga glomeriflora

What is the common name of Inga glomeriflora?

Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga glomeriflora?

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