Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassivalvis
ID:
201288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)3: 29 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200617



Common Names

  • Ormosia Crassivalvis
  • Crassivalvis Ormosia
  • Ormosia


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Synonyms

  • Placolobium crassivalve (Gagnep.) Yakovlev [valid]

Description

Ormosia crassivalvis (also called 'Kokam', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It has an oval-shaped crown and a smooth, grey bark. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in dry and moist forests, and in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ormosia crassivalvis 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 crassivalvis 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 crassivalvis

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

Ormosia crassivalvis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ormosia crassivalvis?

Ormosia crassivalvis

What is the common name of Ormosia crassivalvis?

Crassivalve ormosia

What is the family of Ormosia crassivalvis?

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