Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 4: 1014 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165833
Common Names
- Velutina Inga
- Velvet Inga
- Velvet-Leaf Inga
Synonyms
- Mimosa velutina (Willd.) Poir. [valid]
- Feuilleea velutina (Willd.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Inga velutina (also called Velvet Inga, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that typically grows up to 8 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 velutina 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 velutina 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga velutina 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 velutina
Inga velutina is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Inga velutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga velutina?
Inga velutina
What is the common name of Inga velutina?
Inga
What is the family of Inga velutina?
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