Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.18: 500 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165835
Common Names
- Inga venusta
- White Inga
- Beautiful Inga
Synonyms
- Inga urabensis L.Uribe [valid]
- Inga callicarpa N.Zamora [valid]
Description
Inga venusta (also called Beautiful Inga, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that typically grows up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is commonly found in tropical rainforests and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Inga venusta is used as a shade tree and its wood is used for fuel and construction. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga venusta has small, white flowers that are fragrant and have five petals. The seeds are flat, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga venusta is a fast-growing tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings. The tree prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Inga venusta
Inga venusta is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Inga venusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga venusta?
Inga venusta
What is the common name of Inga venusta?
Inga
What is the family of Inga venusta?
Fabaceae
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