Inga nobilis (Guama Venezolano)

Inga nobilis (Guama Venezolano) green leaves with visible veins on this tropical plant close up.
Inga nobilis (Guama Venezolano) green leaves attached to a central stem with detailed vein textures.

Botanical name: Inga nobilis

Common name: Guama Venezolano

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Central America, South America

USDA Zone: 9-10

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Ice cream bean
Large tree taller than 20 ftPlant form: Large tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Similar plants: Inga nobilis (Guama Venezolano)


Inga nobilis (Guama Venezolano) white flower close up on a branch with green leaves
Inga nobilis (Guama Venezolano) white flower with thin filaments reaching out from the central base
Inga nobilis (Guama Venezolano) white flower close up on a branch with green buds
Inga nobilis (Guama Venezolano) flower with white wispy stamens and fuzzy green unopened buds attached
Inga nobilis (Guama Venezolano) white flower, close up of long stamens and green leaves.
Inga nobilis (Guama Venezolano) white flower with long stamens and green leaves on a branch.
Inga nobilis (Guama Venezolano) with vibrant light green oval leaves on a woody plant branch.
Inga nobilis (Guama Venezolano) reveals pinnate leaves with visible veins attached to a slender brown stem.


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