Inga umbratica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poepp.
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
E.F.Poeppig & S.L.Endlicher, Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl.3: 77 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051222
Common Names
- Umbratica Inga
- Inga Umbratica
- Umbratica Inga Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Inga umbratica (also called 'Umbrella Inga', among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in the Amazon rainforest. It typically grows in lowland rainforest, but can also be found in seasonally dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga umbratica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for timber and firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inga umbratica is white or pink in color, with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are long and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Inga umbratica is a fast-growing, semi-evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. The seed should be soaked in water for 24 hours prior to planting. Once planted, the seed should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Inga umbratica
Inga umbratica is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, often near rivers and streams.
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
The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-22043: Originally associated with wfo-0000175903
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-22043: Originally associated with wfo-0000175903
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:500893-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Inga umbratica Poepp.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.