Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oaxacana
ID:
179860

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rudd

Source:
ildis

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México41: 157 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000179189



Common Names

  • Ormosia oaxacana
  • Oaxaca Velvet Bean
  • Oaxaca Ormosia


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Description

Ormosia oaxacana (also called Oaxaca bean, wild indigo, and rattleweed, among many other common names) is a perennial legume native to the eastern United States. It grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed sites, woodlands, and prairies. It has a low-growing, bushy habit and produces yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ormosia oaxacana is used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ormosia oaxacana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have three leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ormosia oaxacana is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate by seed, and the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced at least 20 cm apart and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Ormosia oaxacana

Ormosia oaxacana is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Ormosia oaxacana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ormosia oaxacana?

Ormosia oaxacana

What is the common name of Ormosia oaxacana?

Oaxacan Ormosia

What is the natural habitat of Ormosia oaxacana?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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