Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xalapensis
ID:
180871

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
London J. Bot.4: 616 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180200

Common Names

  • Xalapensis Inga
  • Xalapensis Inga Tree
  • Xalapensis Inga Shrub

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Synonyms

  • Inga borealis T.S.Elias [valid]
  • Inga latibracteata Harms [valid]
  • Inga sciadodendron Harms [valid]
  • Inga zacuapanica Harms [valid]
  • Inga endlichii Harms [valid]
  • Feuilleea xalapensis (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Inga xalapensis (also called Xalapen Inga, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has trifoliate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions and grows in open forests, thickets, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Inga xalapensis is used for fuelwood, timber, and as a shade tree. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga xalapensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two rounded cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga xalapensis is a perennial, herbaceous plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Inga xalapensis

Inga xalapensis is native to Central America and can be found in the countries of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Inga xalapensis FAQ

What is the common name of Inga xalapensis?

Xalapensis Inga

What is the scientific name of Xalapensis Inga?

Inga xalapensis

What is the habitat of Inga xalapensis?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrubland in western and central Africa

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