Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sierrae
ID:
166469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & Killip

Source:
ildis

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Ann. New York Acad. Sci.35: 123 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165798

Common Names

  • Inga Sierrae
  • Sierrae Inga
  • Sierrae Tree

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Synonyms

  • Inga brenesii Standl. [valid]

Description

Inga sierrae (also called Sierra's Inga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and in seasonally dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Inga sierrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its wood is used for fuel and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inga sierrae is small, white and fragrant. The seed is a small, flat, brown bean-like shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga sierrae is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Inga sierrae

Inga sierrae is native to Central and South America.

Inga sierrae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga sierrae?

Inga sierrae

What is the common name of Inga sierrae?

Sierra's Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga sierrae?

Tropical rainforest

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.