Status:
valid
Authors:
Poncy
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, sér. 3, 29: 250 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509585
Common Names
- Loubry's Inga
- Inga loubryana
- Inga
Description
Inga loubryana (also called Loubry Inga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests. It is an annual herb with small white flowers and a spreading habit.
Uses & Benefits
Inga loubryana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Inga loubryana are white, bell-shaped and hang in clusters of 2-4. The seeds are small, brown and ovoid. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons, followed by two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga loubryana is a tender perennial that is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Inga loubryana
Inga loubryana can be found in Madagascar.
Inga loubryana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga loubryana?
Inga loubryana
What is the common name of Inga loubryana?
Loubry's Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga loubryana?
Moist woods and thickets
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