Ormosia stipulacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Meeuwen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia6: 234 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207324
Common Names
- Ormosia Stipulacea
- Stipulacea Ormosia
- Ormosia Stipulacea Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ormosia stipulacea (also called 'Stipulate 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 stipulacea is used as a medicinal herb, as a food crop, and as a soil-improving crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormosia stipulacea 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 stipulacea 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 stipulacea
Ormosia stipulacea is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, as well as parts of Africa and Asia.
Ormosia stipulacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormosia stipulacea?
Ormosia stipulacea
What type of plant is Ormosia stipulacea?
It is a tree
Where is Ormosia stipulacea 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
M.S. Knaap-van Meeuwen (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meeuwen' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ormosia stipulacea Meeuwen: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.