Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laurina
ID:
184191

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 4: 1018 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183520

Common Names

  • Inga laurina
  • Laurina Inga
  • Laurina Tree

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa sinemariensis Aubl. [valid]
  • Inga fagifolia (L.) Willd. ex Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Feuilleea fagifolia (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Mimosa fagifolia L. [valid]
  • Feuilleea laurina (Sw.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Mimosa laurina Sw. [valid]
  • Inga sinemariensis (Aubl.) G.Don [valid]
  • Inga verrucosa C.Presl [valid]
  • Inga fagifolia genuina Hassl. [invalid]
  • Inga fagifolia belemnensis Ducke [valid]
  • Inga fagifolia pedicellaris Benth. [valid]
  • Inga fagifolia typica Hassl. [invalid]
  • Mimosa coruscans Sieber ex C.Presl [invalid]

Description

Inga laurina (also called Laurina Inga, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical America. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests, woodlands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Inga laurina is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of firewood and timber, and as a shade tree. It is also used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga laurina has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga laurina is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall. The tree can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Inga laurina

Inga laurina is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Inga laurina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga laurina?

Inga laurina

What is the common name of Inga laurina?

Laurel Inga

What is the family of Inga laurina?

Fabaceae

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.