Inga sellowiana

Inga sellowiana is an endangered species[1] of legume in the family Fabaceae, endemic to Brazil. It is an evergreen, perennial shrub or small tree, 1–8 metres (3.3–26.2 ft) in height.[2] Common names include ingá mirim, ingá ferro, ingá xixica and ingá xixi.[2]

Inga sellowiana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Clade: Mimosoid clade
Genus: Inga
Species:
I. sellowiana
Binomial name
Inga sellowiana

It is found only in Brazil, specifically in the Southeast (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro) and South (Paraná, Santa Catarina) Regions.[3][4] It has pentamerous white flowers which bloom from November through March, and from May through June.[2]

Etymology

The genus' name Inga originates from the Tupi word in-gá meaning "soaked".[5] The species was named after Friedrich Sellow, a major collector of Brazilian flora.

References
  1. World Conservation Monitoring Centre (1998). "Inga sellowiana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T38238A10107331. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T38238A10107331.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
  2. "Brazilian Flora Checklist - Inga sellowiana Benth". Archived from the original on 13 March 2019. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
  3. Maçaneiro, João Paulo de (7 March 2013). "Flora Digital do Rio Grande do Sul e de Santa Catarina: Inga sellowiana". Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Archived from the original on 13 March 2019.
  4. Maçaneiro, João Paulo de (7 March 2013). "Flora Digital do Rio Grande do Sul e de Santa Catarina: Inga sellowiana". Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Archived from the original on 13 March 2019.
  5. FERREIRA, A. B. H. Novo Dicionário da Língua Portuguesa. Segunda edição. Rio de Janeiro: Nova Fronteira, 1986. pp.945-946


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