Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
165967

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
ildis

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mimoses: 43 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165296

Common Names

  • Inga insignis
  • White Inga
  • White-barked Inga

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Synonyms

  • Inga ornifolia Kunth [valid]
  • Inga pachycarpa Benth. [valid]
  • Feuilleea insignis (Kunth) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Inga insignis (also called Showy 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 insignis is used for its edible fruits, which are high in protein and carbohydrates, and its wood, which is used for construction and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga insignis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga insignis 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 insignis

Inga insignis is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Inga insignis FAQ

What is the common name of Inga insignis?

Distinguished inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga insignis?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Inga insignis?

Up to 15m

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