Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruddiana
ID:
169407

Status:
valid

Authors:
Yakovlev

Source:
ildis

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor.51: 129 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168736



Common Names

  • Ormosia ruddiana
  • Rudd's Ormosia
  • Ormosia


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Description

Ormosia ruddiana (also called Rudd's Ormosia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are bipinnate. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ormosia ruddiana is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is used for timber, fuel, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ormosia ruddiana is a small, yellow, globular head with numerous stamens. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and slightly curved legume. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets and a small, white, hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ormosia ruddiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and kept in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Where to Find Ormosia ruddiana

Ormosia ruddiana is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil.

Ormosia ruddiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ormosia ruddiana?

Ormosia ruddiana

What is the common name of Ormosia ruddiana?

Rudd's Ormosia

Where is Ormosia ruddiana native to?

Brazil

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