Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Q.Wang & P.Y.Chen
Source:
tro
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot.3: 29 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243148
Common Names
- Ormosia boluoensis
- Boluo Ormosia
- Boluo-tree
Description
Ormosia boluoensis (also called Boluo ormosia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Far East and Eastern Siberia. It grows in moist meadows and rocky slopes, forming a low-growing bush of bright green, oblong leaves. The small white flowers appear in late spring and early summer.
Uses & Benefits
Ormosia boluoensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ormosia boluoensis is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, black-brown grain. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ormosia boluoensis is an evergreen tree native to China. It is a fast-growing tree with glossy, dark green leaves. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist. The seeds should germinate in a few weeks. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the stem or a leaf and allow it to dry for a few days. Then, place the cutting in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. Water the cutting regularly and it should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Ormosia boluoensis
Ormosia boluoensis can be found in China, primarily in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yunnan.
Ormosia boluoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormosia boluoensis?
Ormosia boluoensis
What is the common name of Ormosia boluoensis?
Boluo Ormosia
What is the natural habitat of Ormosia boluoensis?
It is native to China and is found in moist forests and along streams.
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
Ying Qiang Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Q.Wang' in the authors string.