Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stipularis
ID:
166484

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Mém. Légum.: 440 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165813

Common Names

  • Inga Stipularis
  • Stipularis
  • Inga

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Synonyms

  • Feuilleea stipularis (DC.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Inga stipularis (also called Inga laurina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Inga stipularis is a fast-growing tree that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber and as a shade tree. The bark of the tree is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga stipularis has small, white, fragrant flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, flat, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga stipularis is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Inga stipularis

Inga stipularis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Inga stipularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga stipularis?

Inga stipularis

What is the common name of Inga stipularis?

Inga

What is the family of Inga stipularis?

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