Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltdl. & Cham. ex G.Don
Source:
ildis
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 391 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165695
Common Names
- Jinicuil
- Golden-Spike Inga
- Spike Inga
Synonyms
- Feuilleea jinicuil (G.Don) Kuntze [unknown]
- Inga radians Pittier [unknown]
- Inga inicuil Cham. & Schltdl. [invalid]
Description
Inga jinicuil (also called Jinicuil Inga, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga jinicuil is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inga jinicuil is yellow and has a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga jinicuil is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and can be used as a hedge or screen.
Where to Find Inga jinicuil
Inga jinicuil can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Inga jinicuil FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga jinicuil?
Inga jinicuil
What is the common name of Inga jinicuil?
Jinicuil
What is the natural habitat of Inga jinicuil?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
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