Status:
valid
Authors:
F.C.P.Garcia & A.P.Chagas
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa521: 96 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002926
Common Names
- Inga teresensis
- Teresensis Inga
- Inga Teresensis
Description
Inga teresensis (also called Teres Inga, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and a single trunk, with dark green, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist and humid areas, such as tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga teresensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga teresensis has white flowers with five petals and a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, dark brown bean-like shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga teresensis is a shrub that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. For cuttings, semi-hardwood cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Inga teresensis
Inga teresensis is native to Central America and can be found in tropical dry forests.
Inga teresensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga teresensis?
Inga teresensis
What is the common name of Inga teresensis?
Teres Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga teresensis?
Inga teresensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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