Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Presl
Source:
ildis
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot.1: 65 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183508
Common Names
- Inga martinicensis
- Martinez Inga
- Martinez Inga Tree
Synonyms
- Feuilleea martinicensis (C.Presl) Kuntze [valid]
- Mimosa coriacea Sieber ex C.Presl [illegitimate]
Description
Inga martinicensis (also called 'Martinique Inga', among many other common names) is a small, woody shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Inga martinicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a natural source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga martinicensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow-green center. Its seeds are small, round, and dark brown. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga martinicensis is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought and frost tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a windbreak or a screen.
Where to Find Inga martinicensis
Inga martinicensis is native to the Caribbean, where it is found in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Martinique.
Inga martinicensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga martinicensis?
Inga martinicensis
What is the common name of Inga martinicensis?
Martinique Inga
What is the native range of Inga martinicensis?
Caribbean
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