Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jinicuil
ID:
166366

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

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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.

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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

References

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.