Ormosia macrophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Comm. Legum. Gen.: 24 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174157
Common Names
- Macrophylla Ormosia
- Large-leaved Ormosia
- Large-leaf Ormosia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ormosia macrophylla (also called Ormosia macrophylla, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate in shape. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Uses & Benefits
Ormosia macrophylla is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormosia macrophylla has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a short calyx. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ormosia macrophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Ormosia macrophylla
Ormosia macrophylla is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Ormosia macrophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormosia macrophylla?
Ormosia macrophylla
What is the common name of Ormosia macrophylla?
Large-leaved Ormosia
Where is Ormosia macrophylla found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and 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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ormosia macrophylla Benth.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.