Ormosia merrilliana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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L.Chen
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wfo-0000197139
Common Names
- Merrilliana Ormosia
- Merrilliana
- Merrilliana Ormosia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ormosia merrilliana (also called Merrill's velvet tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China, Vietnam, and Laos. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, pinnate, and up to 15 cm long. The flowers are small and yellow, and the fruits are small and round. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ormosia merrilliana is used as an ornamental plant and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormosia merrilliana has yellow or orange flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seed is a flat, brown, oblong bean-like pod, about 2 cm long. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ormosia merrilliana is a medium-sized evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia. It is typically grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, moist soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or air layering.
Where to Find Ormosia merrilliana
Ormosia merrilliana is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Ormosia merrilliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormosia merrilliana?
Ormosia merrilliana
What are the common names of Ormosia merrilliana?
Merrilliana, Merrilliana Tree
What is the native range of Ormosia merrilliana?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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:510747-1: Based on the initial data import