Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.4: 599 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000167385
Common Names
- Peduncularis Inga
- Inga Peduncularis
- Inga Verrucosa
Synonyms
- Inga stenoptera peduncularis (Benth.) Benth. [valid]
Description
Inga peduncularis (also called Peduncular Inga, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in dry, coastal forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga peduncularis is used for timber, firewood, and charcoal production. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga peduncularis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga peduncularis is a perennial shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings can be taken in the summer.
Where to Find Inga peduncularis
Inga peduncularis is native to Central and South America and is found in wet forests.
Inga peduncularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga peduncularis?
Inga peduncularis
What is the common name of Inga peduncularis?
Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga peduncularis?
Tropical rainforests
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