Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subsimplex
ID:
1052499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce ex Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
C.F.P.von Martius & auct. suc. (eds.), Fl. Bras.15(1): 316 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051837



Common Names

  • Subsimplex Ormosia
  • Ormosia subsimplex
  • Simple Ormosia


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Description

Ormosia subsimplex (also called Subsimple Ormosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the western United States, where it can be found in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. It grows in open, dry habitats, such as sagebrush flats, rocky slopes, and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ormosia subsimplex is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating skin diseases and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ormosia subsimplex is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, long stems and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ormosia subsimplex is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow the seeds in spring and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, thin them to about 8 inches apart. Ormosia subsimplex can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Ormosia subsimplex

Ormosia subsimplex is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:510800-1: Based on the initial data import