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
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.
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