Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polita
ID:
207992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
ildis

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist.69: 184 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207321



Common Names

  • Ormosia Polita
  • Polita Ormosia
  • Ormosia Polita Bush


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Synonyms

  • Ormosia nitida Prain [illegitimate]

Description

Ormosia polita (also called 'Polished 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 polita is used as a medicinal herb, as a food crop, and as a soil-improving crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ormosia polita 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ormosia polita 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 polita

Ormosia polita is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, as well as parts of Africa and Asia.

Ormosia polita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ormosia polita?

Ormosia polita

What type of plant is Ormosia polita?

It is a tree

Where is Ormosia polita native to?

It is native to India

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