Inga nouragensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poncy
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia18: 72 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251725
Common Names
- Inga nouragensis
- Nouragensis Inga
- Inga Nouragensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Inga nouragensis (also called Nouragues Inga, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and it is found in moist forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Inga nouragensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Inga nouragensis are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Inga nouragensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed starting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.
Where to Find Inga nouragensis
Inga nouragensis is native to the Venezuelan states of Amazonas and Bolívar.
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
Odile Poncy (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poncy' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Inga nouragensis Poncy: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.