Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limae
ID:
747583

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.B.O.S.Cardoso & L.P.Queiroz

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot.35: 272 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746916



Common Names

  • Ormosia Limae
  • Limae Ormosia
  • Lima Bean Tree


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Description

Ormosia limae (also called Lima Bean Tree, among many other common names) is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and northern South America. This plant is usually found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical dry shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Ormosia limae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ormosia limae has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ormosia limae is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Ormosia limae

Ormosia limae is native to Brazil, in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Ormosia limae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ormosia limae?

Ormosia limae

What type of plant is Ormosia limae?

It is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae.

Where is Ormosia limae found?

It is found in Brazil.

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

Luciano Paganucci de Queiroz (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.P.Queiroz' in the authors string.
Domingos Benício Oliveira Silva Cardoso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.B.O.S.Cardoso' in the authors string.