Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Pittier
Source:
ildis
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.18: 195 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182560
Common Names
- Lomatophylla Inga
- Inga Lomatophylla
- Lomatophylla Tree
Synonyms
- Inga speciosa bracteifera Ducke [valid]
- Inga speciosa membranacea Ducke [valid]
- Inga speciosa Spruce ex Benth. [illegitimate]
- Inga speciosa lomatophylla Benth. [valid]
- Inga amazonica L.Cárdenas [valid]
- Inga amazonica amazonica [unknown]
- Inga amazonica bracteifera (Ducke) L.Cárdenas [valid]
- Inga amazonica lomatophylla (Benth.) L.Cárdenas [valid]
- Inga amazonica membranacea (Ducke) L.Cárdenas [valid]
- Feuilleea speciosa Kuntze [valid]
- Inga lomatophylla bracteifera (Ducke) Poncy [valid]
Description
Inga lomatophylla (also called lomatophyllous Inga, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Inga lomatophylla is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food and fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga lomatophylla has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of compound leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga lomatophylla is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is also known to be susceptible to root rot if overwatered.
Where to Find Inga lomatophylla
Inga lomatophylla can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests in Central and South America.
Inga lomatophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga lomatophylla?
Inga lomatophylla
What is the common name of Inga lomatophylla?
Lomatophylla Inga
Where is Inga lomatophylla found?
Inga lomatophylla is found in Central 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