Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chevalieri
ID:
201287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Niyomdham

Source:
ildis

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Camb., Laos & Vietn.23: 27 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200616



Common Names

  • Ormosia Chevalieri
  • Chevalieri Ormosia
  • Ormosia


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Description

Ormosia chevalieri (also called Cambodian Bean, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical Asia. It has trifoliate leaves and white flowers. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ormosia chevalieri is used for timber and fuelwood, and its bark is used for tanning and dyeing.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ormosia chevalieri has bright yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ormosia chevalieri is a tropical tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature trees and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The tree prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Ormosia chevalieri

Ormosia chevalieri is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.

Ormosia chevalieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ormosia chevalieri?

Ormosia chevalieri

What is the common name of Ormosia chevalieri?

Chevalier's ormosia

What is the family of Ormosia chevalieri?

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