Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ursi
ID:
166503

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pittier

Source:
ildis

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.18: 215 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165832

Common Names

  • Ursi Inga
  • Ursi's Inga
  • Ursi Inga Tree

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Synonyms

  • Inga duquei Harms [valid]

Description

Inga ursi (also called Bear Inga, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that typically grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is commonly found in tropical rainforests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Inga ursi is used as a shade tree and its wood is used for fuel and construction. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga ursi has small, white, fragrant flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, flat, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga ursi is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings. The tree prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Inga ursi

Inga ursi is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Inga ursi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga ursi?

Inga ursi

What is the common name of Inga ursi?

Inga

What is the family of Inga ursi?

Fabaceae

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