Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro3: 49 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000165744
Common Names
- Inga obidensis
- Obidos Inga
- Rio Negro Inga
Synonyms
- Inga obidensis obidensis [unknown]
- Inga obidensis pilosa Ducke [valid]
Description
Inga obidensis (also called 'Inga de Obidensis', 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 obidensis 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Inga obidensis has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Inga obidensis 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 obidensis
Inga obidensis is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Inga obidensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inga obidensis?
Inga obidensis
What is the common name of Inga obidensis?
Obidos Inga
What is the natural habitat of Inga obidensis?
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