Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
165903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desv.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Agric.3: 71 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165232

Common Names

  • Inga capitata
  • Capitata Inga
  • Crowned Inga

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Synonyms

  • Inga albicans Walp. [valid]
  • Inga capitata latifolia Ducke [valid]
  • Inga capuchoi Standl. [valid]
  • Inga falcistipula Ducke [valid]
  • Inga capitata capitata [unknown]
  • Mimosa pacay Aubl. [valid]
  • Mimosa capitata (Desv.) Poir. [valid]
  • Inga sarmentosa Glaz. ex Harms [valid]
  • Feuilleea capitata (Desv.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Inga capitata brevicalyx Benth. [valid]
  • Inga capitata tenuior Benth. [valid]

Description

Inga capitata (also called Capitata Inga, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and dark green, glossy leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Inga capitata is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces beautiful pink flowers. It is also used as a natural pesticide and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inga capitata is white and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped bean. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga capitata is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that grows to a height of 15-20 m. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Inga capitata

Inga capitata is native to Central and South America.

Inga capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga capitata?

Inga capitata

What is the common name of Inga capitata?

Headed inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga capitata?

Tropical moist lowland forests

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