Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
165958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 4: 1020 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165287

Common Names

  • Variable-leaf Inga
  • Variable Inga
  • Variable-leaved Inga

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Synonyms

  • Mimosa parae Poir. [valid]
  • Feuilleea heterophylla (Willd.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Inga protracta Steud. [valid]
  • Inga stenocarpa Spruce ex Benth. [invalid]
  • Inga umbellata G.Don [illegitimate]
  • Inga vouapaefolia Spruce ex Benth. [invalid]
  • Feuilleea stenocarpa (Spruce) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Inga mapiriensis Pittier [valid]

Description

Inga heterophylla (also called Heterophyllous Inga, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has pinnate leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Inga heterophylla is a small tree that is used for shade and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for its edible fruits and leaves, which are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Inga heterophylla are white, with a yellow center, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green, with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga heterophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Inga heterophylla

Inga heterophylla is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Inga heterophylla FAQ

What is the common name of Inga heterophylla?

Heterophyllous inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga heterophylla?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Inga heterophylla?

Up to 15m

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