Inga lenticellata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London30: 613 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165708
Common Names
- Inga lenticellata
- Lenticellata Inga
- Lenticellata Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Feuilleea lenticellata (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Inga lenticellata (also called Lenticellate Inga, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Inga lenticellata is used as a shade tree in coffee plantations and is also used as an ornamental tree. It is also used for firewood and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga lenticellata has white flowers with yellowish-green centers. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Inga lenticellata is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Inga lenticellata
Inga lenticellata is found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.
Inga lenticellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga lenticellata?
Inga lenticellata
What is the common name of Inga lenticellata?
Lenticellate inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga lenticellata?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Inga lenticellata Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.