Status:
valid
Authors:
T.D.Penn.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Gen. Inga, Bot.: 424 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210308
Common Names
- Inga Tayronaensis
- Tayronaensis Inga
- Tayronaensis
Description
Inga tayronaensis (also called Tayrona inga, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Andes region and is found in forests, mountain slopes, and rocky areas. It has yellow flowers and grey-brown bark.
Uses & Benefits
Inga tayronaensis is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga tayronaensis has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga tayronaensis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil. When grown from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant should be kept in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Inga tayronaensis
Inga tayronaensis is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found in the understory of tropical forests.
Inga tayronaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga tayronaensis?
Inga tayronaensis
What is the common name of Inga tayronaensis?
Tayrona Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga tayronaensis?
Lowland 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