Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hayesii
ID:
179133

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 617 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178462

Common Names

  • Hayes' Inga
  • Hayes' Tree
  • Hayes' Bean Tree

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Synonyms

  • Feuilleea hayesii (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Inga hayesii (also called Hayes Inga, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It has yellow flowers and pinnate leaves with up to 11 leaflets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Inga hayesii is used as a food crop and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Inga hayesii is yellow with 5 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga hayesii is an evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Inga hayesii

Inga hayesii is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and old fields.

Inga hayesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga hayesii?

Inga hayesii

What is the common name of Inga hayesii?

Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga hayesii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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