Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 4: 1016 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182126
Common Names
- Inga Punctata
- Inga Punctulata
- Inga Punctulata
Synonyms
- Inga cycladenia Pittier [valid]
- Inga rufinervis Spruce ex Benth. [valid]
- Inga ierensis Britton [valid]
- Inga popayanensis Pittier [valid]
- Inga punctata chagrensis Pittier [valid]
- Inga punctata panamensis Benth. [valid]
- Feuilleea leptoloba (Schltdl.) Kuntze [valid]
- Mimosa sericea Poir. [valid]
- Feuilleea punctata (Willd.) Kuntze [valid]
- Inga leptoloba Schltdl. [valid]
- Inga strigillosa Spruce ex Benth. [valid]
- Feuilleea rufinervis (Spruce ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
- Feuilleea strigillosa (Spruce ex Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
- Inga punctata elongata J.F.Macbr. [valid]
Description
Inga punctata (also called Spotted Inga, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in desert scrub and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Inga punctata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inga punctata is a yellow-orange colour, with a globular shape. The seed is small, dark brown and hard-coated. The seedling has a single stem, with small, bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga punctata is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every few months. Prune to maintain shape and size.
Where to Find Inga punctata
Inga punctata is native to Central and South America. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions, including the Caribbean.
Inga punctata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga punctata?
Inga punctata
What is the common name of Inga punctata?
Inga
What is the family of Inga punctata?
Fabaceae
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