Status:
valid
Authors:
Aymard & Sanoja
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot.17: 276 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329824
Description
Ormosia mataridek (also called Mataridek Ormosia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It grows in moist soil, in wetlands, and in other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ormosia mataridek is used for timber production, as well as for making furniture and other wood products. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormosia mataridek has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, round cotyledon and a pair of opposite, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ormosia mataridek can be propagated by division or by seed. It should be grown in a well-drained medium, in partial shade, and kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Ormosia mataridek
Ormosia mataridek can be found in Peru.
Ormosia mataridek FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormosia mataridek?
Ormosia mataridek
What is the common name of Ormosia mataridek?
Mataridek ormosia
What is the natural habitat of Ormosia mataridek?
Rocky slopes and grasslands
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
Elio Sanoja: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sanoja' in the authors string.