Ormosia olivacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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L.Chen
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Common Names
- Ormosia Olivacea
- Olive Ormosia
- Olive Brown Bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ormosia olivacea (also called Olive Ormosia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical regions of Asia and the Pacific. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are alternate and pinnate. It grows in tropical forests, and can reach heights of up to 5 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Ormosia olivacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormosia olivacea has small, yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ormosia olivacea is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Pruning is recommended to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Ormosia olivacea
Ormosia olivacea is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Ormosia olivacea FAQ
What are the common names of Ormosia olivacea?
The common names of Ormosia olivacea are Olive Bean and Olive-flowered Bean.
What is the native range of Ormosia olivacea?
Ormosia olivacea is native to Southeast Asia and parts of China.
What are the uses of Ormosia olivacea?
Ormosia olivacea is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
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:510762-1: Based on the initial data import