Status:
valid
Authors:
R.H.Chang
Source:
ildis
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.22: 110 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197162
Common Names
- Ormosia Hekouensis
- Hekou Ormosia
- Hekou Brown Bean
Description
Ormosia hekouensis (also called Hekou 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 hekouensis is used as an ornamental plant and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormosia hekouensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ormosia hekouensis 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 hekouensis
Ormosia hekouensis is native to China and Vietnam. It is found in moist tropical forests and along riverbanks.
Ormosia hekouensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormosia hekouensis?
Ormosia hekouensis
What are the common names of Ormosia hekouensis?
Hekou Ormosia, Hekou Orchid Tree
What is the natural habitat of Ormosia hekouensis?
Tropical and subtropical forests of South and Southeast Asia
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