Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilior
ID:
165953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague

Source:
ildis

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh22: 431 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165282

Common Names

  • Slender Inga
  • Fairy Ingot
  • Slender-leaved Inga

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Synonyms

  • Inga olivacea Sprague [valid]

Description

Inga gracilior (also called Slender 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 gracilior 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 gracilior 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga gracilior 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 gracilior

Inga gracilior is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Inga gracilior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga gracilior?

Inga gracilior

What is the common name of Inga gracilior?

Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga gracilior?

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