Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ornata
ID:
176554

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
ildis

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mimoses: 46 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175883

Common Names

  • Inga ornata
  • Inga galibica
  • Inga

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Synonyms

  • Inga eglandulosa T.S.Elias [valid]
  • Inga codonantha Pittier [valid]
  • Inga dolichantha L.Uribe [valid]
  • Inga fredoniana Britton & Killip [valid]
  • Inga holtonii Pittier [valid]
  • Inga vallensis T.S.Elias [valid]

Description

Inga ornata (also called 'Ornate Inga', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as in montane forests. It has a straight trunk and an open crown, and can reach up to 15 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Inga ornata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves are used as fodder for livestock. The bark is used for tanning leather and the wood is used for making furniture and tools.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Inga ornata flower is a small, white, five-petaled flower. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Its seedlings are small, green, and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Inga ornata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Inga ornata

Inga ornata can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Inga ornata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Inga ornata?

Inga ornata

What is the common name of Inga ornata?

Ornate Inga

What is the growth habit of Inga ornata?

It is a small, erect shrub with a spreading habit.

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