Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosula
ID:
166433

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rich.) J.F.Macbr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.13(3): 41 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165762

Common Names

  • Inga Pilosula
  • Pigeonwood
  • Mountain Inga

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Synonyms

  • Inga affinis Steud. [illegitimate]
  • Mimosa nitida (Willd.) Poir. [illegitimate]
  • Inga quassiaefolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Inga setifera DC. [valid]
  • Inga macrophylla Hook. [illegitimate]
  • Mimosa quassiaefolia (Willd.) Poir. [unknown]
  • Inga nitida Willd. [valid]
  • Inga pilosiuscula Desv. [valid]
  • Inga platycarpa Benth. [valid]
  • Feuilleea pilosula (Rich.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Feuilleea quassiaefolia (Willd.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Inga versicolor Spruce ex Benth. [invalid]
  • Feuilleea setifera (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Mimosa pilosula Rich. [valid]
  • Mimosa lucida Vahl [valid]
  • Feuilleea quassiifolia (Willd.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Inga sanctae-annae S.Moore [valid]
  • Inga quassiifolia Willd. [valid]
  • Mimosa quassiifolia (Willd.) Poir. [valid]
  • Inga pilosiuscula panurensis Benth. [valid]

Description

Inga pilosula (also called 'Hairy Inga', 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 pilosula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a shade tree and for its timber. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inga pilosula is white, with four petals, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and oblong. The seedlings are about 1 cm long and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga pilosula is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Inga pilosula

Inga pilosula is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Inga pilosula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga pilosula?

Inga pilosula

What is the common name of Inga pilosula?

Hairy Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga pilosula?

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

References

James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Louis Claude Richard (1754-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rich.' in the authors string.