Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 620 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165733
Common Names
- Micradenia Inga
- Inga micradenia
- Small-flowered Inga
Synonyms
- Inga negrensis Spruce ex Benth. [valid]
- Feuilleea media Kuntze [valid]
- Feuilleea negrensis (Spruce ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
- Inga disticha negrensis (Spruce ex Benth.) Ducke [valid]
Description
Inga micradenia (also called 'Inga de Micradenia', 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 micradenia 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 micradenia 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 micradenia 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 micradenia
Inga micradenia is native to the wet forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Inga micradenia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga micradenia?
Inga micradenia
What is the common name of Inga micradenia?
Micradenia Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga micradenia?
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