Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin6: 300 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165730
Common Names
- Mendonca's Inga
- Inga mendoncaei
- Mendonca's White Inga
Synonyms
- Inga organensis Pittier [valid]
Description
Inga mendoncaei (also called 'Inga de Mendonca', among many other common names) is a small tree, typically reaching a height of 10-15 meters. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Inga mendoncaei is used as a food source and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to make furniture and other wood products. It is known for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is used to treat various ailments including fever, diarrhea, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Inga mendoncaei are small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga mendoncaei is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be planted in moist soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. It can also be propagated by cuttings or air layering.
Where to Find Inga mendoncaei
Inga mendoncaei is native to the wet forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Inga mendoncaei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga mendoncaei?
Inga mendoncaei
What is the common name of Inga mendoncaei?
Mendoncaei Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga mendoncaei?
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