Status:
valid
Authors:
Killip
Source:
ildis
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Ann. New York Acad. Sci.35: 192 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165767
Common Names
- Inga Polita
- Mountain Inga
- Fountain Tree
Description
Inga polita (also called White Inga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and in seasonally dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga polita is used as a shade tree and for its timber. It is also used as a windbreak, to prevent soil erosion, and to provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Inga polita are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga polita 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 polita
Inga polita is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Inga polita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga polita?
Inga polita
What is the common name of Inga polita?
Polished Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga polita?
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