Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bourgoni
ID:
732278

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) DC.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr.2: 434 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000731611

Common Names

  • Inga bourgoni
  • Bourgon's Inga
  • Bourgon Inga

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Description

Inga bourgoni (also called Bourgoni Inga, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Inga bourgoni is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making fabrics and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga bourgoni has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga bourgoni is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20m in height. It is native to Central and South America and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination. Seedlings should be transplanted to individual containers when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Inga bourgoni

Inga bourgoni is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as disturbed habitats.

Inga bourgoni FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga bourgoni?

Inga bourgoni

What is the common name of Inga bourgoni?

Bourgon's Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga bourgoni?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:500286-1: Based on the initial data import