Ormocarpum schliebenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schliebenii
ID:
176752
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem13: 418 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176081
Common Names
- Ormocarpum schliebenii
- Schlieben's Ormocarpum
- Schlieben's False-heather
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ormocarpum schliebenii (also called Schlieben's Ormocarpum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a short trunk and a rounded crown with large, pinnate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in dry and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ormocarpum schliebenii is a plant used in traditional medicine in Africa. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormocarpum schliebenii has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ormocarpum schliebenii is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they are well-rooted. Once the cuttings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Ormocarpum schliebenii
Ormocarpum schliebenii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Ormocarpum schliebenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormocarpum schliebenii?
Ormocarpum schliebenii
What is the common name of Ormocarpum schliebenii?
Schlieben's Bead Tree
What is the natural habitat of Ormocarpum schliebenii?
It is native to tropical Africa
Species in the Ormocarpum genus
Ormocarpum flavum, Ormocarpum keniense, Ormocarpum kirkii, Ormocarpum klainei, Ormocarpum megalophyllum, Ormocarpum muricatum, Ormocarpum schliebenii, Ormocarpum sennoides, Ormocarpum trachycarpum, Ormocarpum trichocarpum, Ormocarpum verrucosum, Ormocarpum cochinchinense, Ormocarpum bernierianum, Ormocarpum drakei, Ormocarpum suberosum, Ormocarpum pubescens, Ormocarpum coccinea, Ormocarpum acuminatum, Ormocarpum zambesianum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ormocarpum schliebenii Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.