Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nobilis
ID:
166412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl.: 1047 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165741

Common Names

  • Inga nobilis
  • Goldenball Leadtree
  • Goldenball Inga

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Synonyms

  • Feuilleea nobilis (Willd.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Inga nobilis (also called 'Noble Inga', among many other common names) is a small tree, typically reaching a height of 10-15 meters. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Inga nobilis is used as a shade tree for coffee plantations and as a windbreak. It is also used as a living fence and for soil conservation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Inga nobilis sub. nobilis
Inga nobilis sub. quaternata (Poepp.) T.D.Penn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Inga nobilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga nobilis is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be planted in moist soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. It can also be propagated by cuttings or air layering.

Where to Find Inga nobilis

Inga nobilis is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Inga nobilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga nobilis?

Inga nobilis

What is the common name of Inga nobilis?

Noble Inga

What is the natural habitat of Inga nobilis?

It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical 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