Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schunkei
ID:
169408

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rudd

Source:
ildis

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Phytologia18: 337 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168737



Common Names

  • Ormosia schunkei
  • Schunke's Ormosia
  • Ormosia


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Description

Ormosia schunkei (also called Schunke'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 schunkei is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ormosia schunkei 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 schunkei is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Ormosia schunkei

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

Ormosia schunkei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ormosia schunkei?

Ormosia schunkei

What is the common name of Ormosia schunkei?

Schunke's Ormosia

Where is Ormosia schunkei 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