Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.4: 582 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165280
Common Names
- Fairy Ingot
- Slender-flowered Inga
- Fairy-leaf Inga
Synonyms
- Inga graciliflora graciliflora [unknown]
- Feuilleea graciliflora (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
- Inga graciliflora peruviana J.F.Macbr. [valid]
Description
Inga graciliflora (also called Slender-Flowered 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 graciliflora is a small tree that is used for shade and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for its edible fruits and leaves, which are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Inga graciliflora are white, with a yellow center, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green, with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga graciliflora 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 graciliflora
Inga graciliflora is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Inga graciliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga graciliflora?
Inga graciliflora
What is the common name of Inga graciliflora?
Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga graciliflora?
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