Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lomatophylla
ID:
183231

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

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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.

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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

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:128584-2: Based on the initial data import