Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
henryi
ID:
197841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
ildis

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.69: 180 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197170



Common Names

  • Ormosia Henryi
  • Henry's Ormosia
  • Henry's Brown Bean


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Synonyms

  • Ormosia henryi Hemsl. & E.H.Wilson [illegitimate]
  • Ormosia mollis Dunn [valid]
  • Fedorovia henryi (Prain) Yakovlev [valid]
  • Ormosia dubia Prain [valid]
  • Ormosia inopinata Prain [valid]
  • Fedorovia inopinata (Prain) Yakovlev [valid]

Description

Ormosia henryi (also called 'Henry's Ormosia', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to India. It has small, yellow flowers and a woody stem. It grows in moist, rocky soils and is often found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ormosia henryi is used as an ornamental plant and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ormosia henryi 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 henryi 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 henryi

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

Ormosia henryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ormosia henryi?

Ormosia henryi

What are the common names of Ormosia henryi?

Henry's Ormosia, Henry's Orchid Tree

What is the natural habitat of Ormosia henryi?

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

References