Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
panamensis
ID:
1053144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
B.Seemann, Bot. Voy. Herald: 111 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052482



Common Names

  • Panamensis Ormosia
  • Panamensis Ormosia
  • Panamensis' Ormosia


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Description

Ormosia panamensis (also called Panama Ormosia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America and northern South America. It grows up to 2 m in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and dry montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ormosia panamensis is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties such as being an anti-inflammatory and antifungal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ormosia panamensis is a yellow pea-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ormosia panamensis is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 25 m. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. The tree is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Ormosia panamensis

Ormosia panamensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-15053: Originally associated with wfo-0000168734
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-15053: Originally associated with wfo-0000168734
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:176388-2: Based on the initial data import