Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
166396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 4: 1015 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165725

Common Names

  • Macrophylla Inga
  • Inga Macrophylla
  • Macrophylla Inga

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Synonyms

  • Inga alatocarpa T.S.Elias [valid]
  • Inga chorrerana T.S.Elias [valid]
  • Inga brachyptera Benth. [valid]
  • Inga bracteosa Benth. [valid]
  • Inga ouraphylla L.Uribe [valid]
  • Inga quadrangularis Ducke [valid]
  • Inga calocephala Poepp. [valid]
  • Inga macrophylla macrophylla [unknown]
  • Feuilleea brachyptera (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Feuilleea bracteosa (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Feuilleea macrophylla (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Mimosa macrophylla (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Poir. [valid]
  • Inga macrophylla stenoptera Benth. [valid]

Description

Inga macrophylla (also called Large-Leaved 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 macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga macrophylla has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga macrophylla is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 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 macrophylla

Inga macrophylla is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Inga macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga macrophylla?

Inga macrophylla

What is the common name of Inga macrophylla?

Large-leaved Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga macrophylla?

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

References

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.