Inga pellicula - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.D.Penn.
Source:
WCVP Fabaceae
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador96: 92 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001443880
Common Names
- Inga pellicula
- Pellicula Inga
- Pellicula's Inga
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Inga pellicula (also called Pellicle inga, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a thin stem and its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and entire. It is found in steppes and semi-deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Inga pellicula is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inga pellicula is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Inga pellicula is propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or early summer and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Inga pellicula
Inga pellicula is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Inga pellicula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga pellicula?
Inga pellicula
What is the common name of Inga pellicula?
Pellicula Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga pellicula?
Inga pellicula is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia
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
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Inga pellicula T.D.Penn.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.