Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bancana
ID:
207980

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Merr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bibliogr. Enum. Born. Pl. 301. 1921

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207309



Common Names

  • Ormosia Bancana
  • Bancana Ormosia
  • Ormosia Bancana Bush


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Synonyms

  • Ormosia parvifolia Baker [valid]
  • Macrotropis bancana Miq. [valid]

Description

Ormosia bancana (also called Bancan ormosia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the legume family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, where it is widely cultivated. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry areas to moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ormosia bancana is used as a medicinal herb, as a food crop, and as a soil-improving crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ormosia bancana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ormosia bancana is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagate from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ormosia bancana

Ormosia bancana can be found in tropical regions of South and Central America, as well as in parts of Africa and Asia.

Ormosia bancana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ormosia bancana?

Ormosia bancana

What is the common name of Ormosia bancana?

Banana Ormosia

What is the family of Ormosia bancana?

Fabaceae

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
IPNI Record:77320028-1: Derived from the June 2023 IPNI import.