Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
204258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar.2: 23 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203587



Common Names

  • Ormosia glauca
  • Glaucous Ormosia
  • Glaucous Wild Teak


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Synonyms

  • Fedorouia glauca (Wall.) Yakovlev [unknown]
  • Fedorovia glauca (Wall.) Yakovlev [valid]

Description

Ormosia glauca (also called Glaucous Ormosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ormosia glauca is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and as a source of timber. It is also used as a shade tree in tea plantations and as a fodder tree for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ormosia glauca has small, yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ormosia glauca is a tropical evergreen shrub that can grow up to 5 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in the spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Ormosia glauca

Ormosia glauca is native to India.

Ormosia glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ormosia glauca?

Ormosia glauca

What is the common name of Ormosia glauca?

Glaucous ormosia

Where is Ormosia glauca native to?

India

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