Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excelsa
ID:
174827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
C.F.P.von Martius & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Bras.15(1): 318 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174156



Common Names

  • Excelsa Ormosia
  • Excels Ormosia
  • Excelsa Tree


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Synonyms

  • Sclerolobium polyphyllum Ducke [unknown]

Description

Ormosia excelsa (also called Ormosia excelsa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Uses & Benefits

Ormosia excelsa is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ormosia excelsa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a short calyx. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ormosia excelsa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Ormosia excelsa

Ormosia excelsa is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Ormosia excelsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ormosia excelsa?

Ormosia excelsa

What is the common name of Ormosia excelsa?

Tall Ormosia

Where is Ormosia excelsa found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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