Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruiziana
ID:
166455

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 391 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165784

Common Names

  • Ruiziana Inga
  • Ruiz's Inga
  • Ruiz Inga

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Synonyms

  • Inga cyclocarpa Ducke [illegitimate]
  • Inga obscura J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Inga fagifolia G.Don [valid]
  • Inga foliosa Benth. [valid]
  • Feuilleea ruiziana (G.Don) Kuntze [valid]
  • Inga confusa Britton & Rose [valid]
  • Inga melinonis Sagot [valid]

Description

Inga ruiziana (also called Ruiz's 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 ruiziana is used as a shade tree in coffee plantations and as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. It is also used to make furniture, fence posts, and fuel wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inga ruiziana 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 ruiziana 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 ruiziana

Inga ruiziana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Inga ruiziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga ruiziana?

Inga ruiziana

What is the common name of Inga ruiziana?

Ruiz's Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga ruiziana?

Tropical rainforest

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