Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
197861

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.H.Chang

Source:
ildis

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.22: 115 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197190



Common Names

  • Ormosia Pubescens
  • Hairy Ormosia
  • Hairy Brown Bean


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Description

Ormosia pubescens (also called Pubescent 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 pubescens 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 pubescens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ormosia pubescens 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 pubescens

Ormosia pubescens is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Ormosia pubescens FAQ

What are the common names of Ormosia pubescens?

The common names of Ormosia pubescens are Pink Bean, Pink-flowered Bean, and Pink-flowered Ormosia.

What is the native range of Ormosia pubescens?

Ormosia pubescens is native to Southeast Asia and parts of China.

What are the uses of Ormosia pubescens?

Ormosia pubescens 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