Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inflata
ID:
165966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
ildis

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Bol. Técn. Inst. Agron. N.2: 3 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165295

Common Names

  • Inflated Inga
  • Inflata Inga
  • Inga Inflata

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Description

Inga inflata (also called Inflated 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 inflata is used for its edible fruits, which are high in protein and carbohydrates, and its wood, which is used for construction and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga inflata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga inflata 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 inflata

Inga inflata is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Inga inflata FAQ

What is the common name of Inga inflata?

Inflated inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga inflata?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average height of Inga inflata?

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

References