Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pruriens
ID:
166440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
E.F.Poeppig & S.L.Endlicher, Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl.3: 78 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165769

Common Names

  • Inga Pruriens
  • Mountain Inga
  • Fountain Tree

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Synonyms

  • Inga weberbaueri Harms [valid]
  • Feuilleea pruriens (Poepp.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Inga pruriens (also called Stinging 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 pruriens 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 pruriens are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga pruriens 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 pruriens

Inga pruriens is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.

Inga pruriens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga pruriens?

Inga pruriens

What is the common name of Inga pruriens?

Itchy Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga pruriens?

It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical forests.

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