Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coruscans
ID:
165920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 4: 1017 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165249

Common Names

  • Inga Coruscans
  • Shining Inga
  • Glittering Inga

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Synonyms

  • Inga klugii Standl. ex J.F.Macbr. [valid]
  • Inga caldasiana Britton & Killip [valid]
  • Feuilleea coruscans (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Mimosa coruscans (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Poir. [valid]

Description

Inga coruscans (also called Coruscans Inga, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and dark green, glossy leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Inga coruscans is a popular ornamental plant due to its showy flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Inga coruscans is white and has five petals. The seed is round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga coruscans is a fast-growing tropical tree that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure optimal growth. Pruning is also necessary to keep the tree in shape.

Where to Find Inga coruscans

Inga coruscans is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Inga coruscans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga coruscans?

Inga coruscans

What is the common name of Inga coruscans?

Shining inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga coruscans?

Tropical moist lowland forests

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.