Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.4: 602 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165764
Common Names
- Inga Platyptera
- Flat-winged Inga
- Mountain Inga
Synonyms
- Feuilleea platyptera (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Inga platyptera (also called 'Broad-winged 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 platyptera 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 platyptera 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga platyptera 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 platyptera
Inga platyptera is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Inga platyptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga platyptera?
Inga platyptera
What is the common name of Inga platyptera?
Flat-winged Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga platyptera?
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