Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Martens & Galeotti
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles10(2): 320 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731675
Common Names
- Inga laevigata
- Laevigata Inga
- Laevigata's Inga
Synonyms
- Inga leiocalycina Benth. [valid]
- Inga longipedunculata Ducke [valid]
- Inga semiglabra Pittier [illegitimate]
- Inga tenuirama Harms [valid]
- Inga yunckeri Standl. [valid]
- Inga multiflora Benth. [valid]
- Feuilleea leiocalycina (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Inga laevigata (also called smooth inga, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and its habitats include lowland rainforest and cloud forest.
Uses & Benefits
Inga laevigata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga laevigata has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga laevigata is a tropical tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought and salt tolerant.
Where to Find Inga laevigata
Inga laevigata is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Inga laevigata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga laevigata?
Inga laevigata
What are the common names of Inga laevigata?
Ice Cream Bean, Smooth Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga laevigata?
Inga laevigata is native to 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