Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unica
ID:
210957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby & J.W.Grimes

Source:
ildis

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Brittonia46: 66 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210286

Common Names

  • Inga Unica
  • Unique Inga
  • Unica

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Description

Inga unica (also called Unique Inga, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It can grow up to 10 feet tall and has a spreading crown with pinnately compound leaves. It is commonly found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Inga unica is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga unica has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga unica is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil evenly moist. Fertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Prune back the plant in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Inga unica

Inga unica is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found in the understory of tropical forests.

Inga unica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga unica?

Inga unica

What is the common name of Inga unica?

Unica Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga unica?

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

References

Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
James Walter Grimes (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Grimes' in the authors string.