Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem10: 178 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165719
Common Names
- Inga lopadadenia
- Lopadadenia Inga
- Lopadadenia Tree
Synonyms
- Inga odoratissima Ducke [valid]
Description
Inga lopadadenia (also called Lopadadenia 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 lopadadenia is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga lopadadenia 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 lopadadenia 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 lopadadenia
Inga lopadadenia is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Inga lopadadenia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga lopadadenia?
Inga lopadadenia
What is the common name of Inga lopadadenia?
Lopadadenia Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga lopadadenia?
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