Ormosia penangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc.68: 11 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207317
Common Names
- Ormosia Penangensis
- Penangensis Ormosia
- Ormosia Penangensis Bush
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- Ormosia incerta Koord. [valid]
- Fedorovia penangensis (Ridl.) Yakovlev [valid]
Description
Ormosia penangensis (also called 'Penang Ormosia', among many other common names) is a woody climber native to Southeast Asia. It has a twining habit and can reach up to 10m in length. It is found in primary and secondary forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ormosia penangensis is used as a medicinal herb, as a food crop, and as a soil-improving crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormosia penangensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, narrow seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Ormosia penangensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagate from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Ormosia penangensis
Ormosia penangensis is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, as well as parts of Africa and Asia.
Ormosia penangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormosia penangensis?
Ormosia penangensis
What type of plant is Ormosia penangensis?
It is a tree
Where is Ormosia penangensis native to?
It is native to Malaysia
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
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ormosia penangensis Ridl.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.