Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 620 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165714
Common Names
- Inga longiflora
- Long-flowered Inga
- Long-flowering Inga
Synonyms
- Inga tubaeformis Benoist [valid]
- Feuilleea ignota Kuntze [valid]
Description
Inga longiflora (also called Yellow Inga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and in seasonally dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga longiflora is used as a shade tree in tropical climates and also as an ornamental plant. It is also used for its timber and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga longiflora has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga longiflora 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 longiflora
Inga longiflora is found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.
Inga longiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga longiflora?
Inga longiflora
What is the common name of Inga longiflora?
Long-flowered Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga longiflora?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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