Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boluoensis
ID:
1243810

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


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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.

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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

Pang Yu Chen (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Y.Chen' in the authors string.
Ying Qiang Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Q.Wang' in the authors string.