Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jaunechensis
ID:
179116

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.H.Gentry

Source:
ildis

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Phytologia54: 476 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178445

Common Names

  • Inga Jaunechensis
  • Jaunechensis Inga
  • Inga Tree

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Synonyms

  • Inga hedgerae G.P.Lewis [valid]

Description

Inga jaunechensis (also called Jauneche 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 jaunechensis is used as a food source for livestock, as a green manure crop, and as a soil improver. Its leaves can be used as a tea substitute and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Inga jaunechensis 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 jaunechensis 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 jaunechensis

Inga jaunechensis can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil.

Inga jaunechensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga jaunechensis?

Inga jaunechensis

What are the common names of Inga jaunechensis?

Jauneche's inga and Jauneche's tree

What is the natural habitat of Inga jaunechensis?

Inga jaunechensis is found in wetland areas, along streams, and in disturbed areas

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