Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
197803

Status:
valid

Authors:
Drake

Source:
ildis

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot)5: 213 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197132



Common Names

  • Balansae Ormosia
  • Balansae
  • Balansae Ormosia


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Synonyms

  • Ormosia elliptilimba Merr. & Chun [valid]
  • Macroule balansae (Drake) Yakovlev [valid]

Description

Ormosia balansae (also called Balansa's velvet tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China, Vietnam, and Laos. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, pinnate, and up to 15 cm long. The flowers are small and yellow, and the fruits are small and round. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ormosia balansae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ormosia balansae has yellow or orange flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seed is a flat, brown, oblong bean-like pod, about 2 cm long. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ormosia balansae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. The plant should be grown in well-draining soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Ormosia balansae

Ormosia balansae is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Ormosia balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ormosia balansae?

Ormosia balansae

What are the common names of Ormosia balansae?

Balansae, Balansae Tree

What is the native range of Ormosia balansae?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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