Ormosia howii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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L.Chen
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192574
Common Names
- Ormosia Howii
- How's Ormosia
- How's Bean Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ormosia howii (also called How's Ormosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to California and Oregon. It has an upright, spreading form and its leaves are alternate, obovate, and dark green. It is found in dry, rocky, open areas, often in chaparral or oak woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ormosia howii is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormosia howii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ormosia howii is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Ormosia howii
Ormosia howii can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.
Ormosia howii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormosia howii?
Ormosia howii
What is the common name of Ormosia howii?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Ormosia howii?
It is native to tropical rainforests in South America
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
Lian Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:510727-1: Based on the initial data import