Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altimontana
ID:
1305803

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meireles & H.C.Lima

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa143: 55 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318257



Common Names

  • Altimontana Ormosia
  • Altimontana Ormosia Plant
  • Altimontana Ormosia Flower


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Description

Ormosia altimontana (also called High-mountain Ormosia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in rocky areas and in open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Ormosia altimontana is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ormosia altimontana are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ormosia altimontana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Ormosia altimontana

Ormosia altimontana can be found in the Brazilian states of Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais.

Ormosia altimontana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ormosia altimontana?

Ormosia altimontana

What is the common name of Ormosia altimontana?

Alti-montane Ormosia

Where is Ormosia altimontana found?

South America

Species in the Ormosia genus

Ormosia amazonica, Ormosia antioquensis, Ormosia arborea, Ormosia bahiensis, Ormosia bopiensis, Ormosia cinerea, Ormosia colombiana, Ormosia costulata, Ormosia coutinhoi, Ormosia cruenta, Ormosia cuatrecasasii, Ormosia elata, Ormosia flava, Ormosia friburgensis, Ormosia froesii, Ormosia grandiflora, Ormosia grossa, Ormosia holerythra, Ormosia isthmensis, Ormosia jamaicensis, Ormosia krugii, Ormosia larecajana, Ormosia lignivalvis, Ormosia macrocalyx, Ormosia maguireorum, Ormosia melanocarpa, Ormosia minor, Ormosia monosperma, Ormosia paraensis, Ormosia revoluta, Ormosia smithii, Ormosia solimoesensis, Ormosia steyermarkii, Ormosia stipularis, Ormosia tovarensis, Ormosia venezolana, Ormosia vicosana, Ormosia williamsii, Ormosia peruviana, Ormosia ruddiana, Ormosia schunkei, Ormosia nitida, Ormosia coccinea, Ormosia trifoliolata, Ormosia subsessilis, Ormosia discolor, Ormosia excelsa, Ormosia macrophylla, Ormosia nobilis, Ormosia oaxacana,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Haroldo Cavalcante de Lima (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.C.Lima' in the authors string.
José Eduardo Meireles: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meireles' in the authors string.