Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spiralis
ID:
180626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Liesner & D'Arcy

Source:
ildis

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard.75: 385 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179955

Common Names

  • Inga spiralis
  • Spiralis Inga
  • Spiral Inga

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Description

Inga spiralis (also called 'spiral inga', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, trifoliate leaves. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Inga spiralis is used as a medicinal plant, as a green manure crop, and as a fodder crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga spiralis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a long calyx. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga spiralis is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Inga spiralis

Inga spiralis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Inga spiralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga spiralis?

Inga spiralis

What is the common name of Inga spiralis?

Spiral Inga

What is the range of Inga spiralis?

It is found in 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

William D’Arcy (1931-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D'Arcy' in the authors string.
Ron L. Liesner (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liesner' in the authors string.