Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
166425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club6: 30 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165754

Common Names

  • Inga pallida
  • Pale Inga
  • White Inga

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Synonyms

  • Inga bangii Harms [valid]

Description

Inga pallida (also called 'Pale Inga', among many other common names) is a small tree, typically reaching a height of 10-15 meters. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Inga pallida is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a shade tree in coffee plantations and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inga pallida is small, white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga pallida is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be planted in moist soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. It can also be propagated by cuttings or air layering.

Where to Find Inga pallida

Inga pallida is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Inga pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga pallida?

Inga pallida

What is the common name of Inga pallida?

Pale Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga pallida?

Tropical rainforests

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