Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl.25: t. 2422 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197146
Common Names
- Fordiana Ormosia
- Fordiana
- Fordiana Ormosia
Synonyms
- Ruddia fordiana (Oliv.) Yakovlev [valid]
Description
Ormosia fordiana (also called Ford's velvet tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China, Vietnam, and Laos. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, pinnate, and up to 15 cm long. The flowers are small and yellow, and the fruits are small and round. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ormosia fordiana is used as an ornamental plant and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormosia fordiana has yellow or orange flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seed is a flat, brown, oblong bean-like pod, about 2 cm long. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ormosia fordiana is a medium-sized evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia. It is typically grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, moist soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or air layering.
Where to Find Ormosia fordiana
Ormosia fordiana is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan, Guangxi, and Guangdong.
Ormosia fordiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormosia fordiana?
Ormosia fordiana
What are the common names of Ormosia fordiana?
Fordiana, Fordiana Tree
What is the native range of Ormosia fordiana?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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