Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 603 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165700
Common Names
- Lallensis Inga
- Lall Inga
- Lall Tree
Synonyms
- Inga archeri Britton & Killip [valid]
- Inga sodiroi Harms [valid]
- Feuilleea lallensis (Spruce ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Inga lallensis (also called Lall 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 lallensis 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 lallensis 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 lallensis is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Inga lallensis
Inga lallensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Inga lallensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga lallensis?
Inga lallensis
What is the common name of Inga lallensis?
Lall's inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga lallensis?
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