Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kursarii
ID:
1427714

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.J.Endara & J.E.Guevara

Source:
WCVP Fabaceae

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.44: 537 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443879

Common Names

  • Inga kursarii
  • Kursarii Inga
  • Kursarii's Inga

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Description

Inga kursarii (also called Kursar's Inga, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America. It has white flowers and grows in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Inga kursarii is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inga kursarii is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga kursarii is propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or early summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Inga kursarii

Inga kursarii is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Inga kursarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga kursarii?

Inga kursarii

What is the common name of Inga kursarii?

Kursarii Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga kursarii?

Inga kursarii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia

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

Juan Ernesto Guevara Andino: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Guevara' in the authors string.