Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eugeniifolia
ID:
197860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tsiang ex R.H.Chang

Source:
ildis

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.22: 115 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197189



Common Names

  • Ormosia Eugeniifolia
  • Eugeniifolia Ormosia
  • Eugeniifolia Brown Bean


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Description

Ormosia eugeniifolia (also called Eugenia Ormosia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical regions of Asia and the Pacific. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are alternate and pinnate. It grows in tropical forests, and can reach heights of up to 5 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Ormosia eugeniifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ormosia eugeniifolia has small, yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ormosia eugeniifolia is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Pruning is recommended to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Ormosia eugeniifolia

Ormosia eugeniifolia is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Ormosia eugeniifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ormosia eugeniifolia?

Ormosia eugeniifolia

What is the common name of Ormosia eugeniifolia?

No common name

What are the characteristics of Ormosia eugeniifolia?

It is an evergreen tree with large, glossy leaves and small, yellow flowers

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

Roh Hwei Chang (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Chang' in the authors string.
Ying Tsiang (1898-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsiang' in the authors string.