Ormocarpum klainei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
klainei
ID:
176677
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tisser.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., sér. 2, 3: 334 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176006
Common Names
- Klainei
- Ormocarpum
- Ormocarpum klainei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ormocarpum klainei (also called Klaine's ormocarpum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ormocarpum klainei is used to make rope, baskets, and other items. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormocarpum klainei has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ormocarpum klainei is a perennial shrub that is native to Central America. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Ormocarpum klainei
Ormocarpum klainei can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ormocarpum klainei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormocarpum klainei?
Ormocarpum klainei
What is the common name of Ormocarpum klainei?
Klaine's bush-clover
What is the habitat of Ormocarpum klainei?
Grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes
Species in the Ormocarpum genus
Ormocarpum flavum, Ormocarpum keniense, Ormocarpum kirkii, Ormocarpum klainei, Ormocarpum megalophyllum, Ormocarpum muricatum, Ormocarpum schliebenii, Ormocarpum sennoides, Ormocarpum trachycarpum, Ormocarpum trichocarpum, Ormocarpum verrucosum, Ormocarpum cochinchinense, Ormocarpum bernierianum, Ormocarpum drakei, Ormocarpum suberosum, Ormocarpum pubescens, Ormocarpum coccinea, Ormocarpum acuminatum, Ormocarpum zambesianum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Charles Tisserant (1886-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tisser.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ormocarpum klainei Tisser.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.