Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro3: 53 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165248
Common Names
- Inga Cordatoalata
- Heart-Shaped Inga
- Heart Inga
Description
Inga cordatoalata (also called Cordatoalata Inga, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and dark green, glossy leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga cordatoalata is a popular ornamental plant due to its showy flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inga cordatoalata is white and has five petals. The seed is round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga cordatoalata is a fast-growing tropical tree that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure optimal growth. Pruning is also necessary to keep the tree in shape.
Where to Find Inga cordatoalata
Inga cordatoalata is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Inga cordatoalata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga cordatoalata?
Inga cordatoalata
What is the common name of Inga cordatoalata?
Heart-shaped inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga cordatoalata?
Tropical moist lowland forests
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