Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin6: 301 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183827
Common Names
- Inga microcoma
- Small-leaved Inga
- White Inga
Description
Inga microcoma (also called Microcoma Inga, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It typically grows in tropical forests, and has a short, woody stem with alternate, oblong leaves and small, white flowers. Its fruits are small and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Inga microcoma is used as a shade tree and for its wood. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The leaves are edible and can be used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga microcoma has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga microcoma is a tropical tree native to South America. It is a slow-growing species that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings and air layering can also be used.
Where to Find Inga microcoma
Inga microcoma is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
Inga microcoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga microcoma?
Inga microcoma
What is the common name of Inga microcoma?
Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga microcoma?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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