Status:
valid
Authors:
Poncy
Source:
ildis
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia13: 148 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000210287
Common Names
- Inga Nubium
- Nubium Inga
- Nubium
Description
Inga nubium (also called Cloud Inga, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It can grow up to 10 feet tall and has a spreading crown with pinnately compound leaves. It is commonly found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Inga nubium is used as an ornamental plant, for soil stabilization, and as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga nubium has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga nubium is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and keep the soil evenly moist. Fertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Prune back the plant in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Inga nubium
Inga nubium is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found in the understory of tropical forests.
Inga nubium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga nubium?
Inga nubium
What is the common name of Inga nubium?
Nubium Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga nubium?
Lowland rainforests
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