Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vell.) Mart.
Source:
tro
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Flora20(2 Beibl.): 114 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053726
Common Names
- Inga Tenuis
- Tenuis Inga
- Tenuis Tree
Description
Inga tenuis (also called slender inga, among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 15 meters in height. It has white flowers and is native to Central and South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including tropical forests, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Inga tenuis is used as an ornamental tree and for its timber. Its timber is used for furniture and construction, and its leaves are used for fodder. It is also used medicinally for treating fever and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga tenuis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga tenuis is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -2°C. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Inga tenuis
Inga tenuis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Ecuador.
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