Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosana
ID:
197868

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kaneh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo)30: 420 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197197



Common Names

  • Ormosia Formosana
  • Formosan Ormosia
  • Formosan Brown Bean


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Synonyms

  • Fedorovia formosana (Kaneh.) Yakovlev [valid]

Description

Ormosia formosana (also called Formosan 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 formosana 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 formosana 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 formosana 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 formosana

Ormosia formosana is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan, Guangxi, and Guangdong.

Ormosia formosana FAQ

What are the common names of Ormosia formosana?

The common names of Ormosia formosana are Formosan Bean and Formosan Ormosia.

What is the native range of Ormosia formosana?

Ormosia formosana is native to Taiwan.

What are the uses of Ormosia formosana?

Ormosia formosana is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

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