Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
travancorica
ID:
204263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bedd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sylv. S. India: t. 45 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000203592



Common Names

  • Ormosia travancorica
  • Travancore Ormosia
  • Travancore Wild Teak


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Synonyms

  • Placolobium travancoricum (Bedd.) Yakovlev [valid]

Description

Ormosia travancorica (also called Travancore Ormosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ormosia travancorica is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and as a source of timber. It is also used as a shade tree in tea plantations and as a fodder tree for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ormosia travancorica has small, yellow flowers, small, round, black seeds and seedlings with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ormosia travancorica is a tropical tree native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Ormosia travancorica

Ormosia travancorica is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats regions.

Ormosia travancorica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ormosia travancorica?

Ormosia travancorica

What is the common name of Ormosia travancorica?

Travancore ormosia

Where is Ormosia travancorica 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