Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
trachycarpum
ID:
176850

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taub.) Harms

Source:
ildis

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
H.G.A.Engler & O.Drude, Veg. Erde9(III 1): 609 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176179

Common Names

  • Trachycarpum Ormocarpum
  • Climbing Cowpea
  • Trachycarpum Cowpea

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Synonyms

  • Ormocarpum mimosoides sensu auct. [deprecated]
  • Ormocarpum aromaticum Baker f. [valid]
  • Ormocarpum melanodictyotum Chiov. [valid]
  • Ormocarpum striolatum Harms ex De Wild. [valid]
  • Diphaca trachycarpa Taub. [valid]

Description

Ormocarpum trachycarpum (also called Rough-fruited Ormocarpum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to East Africa. It has small, needle-like leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can be found in many parts of East Africa.

Uses & Benefits

Ormocarpum trachycarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and urinary disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ormocarpum trachycarpum has yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ormocarpum trachycarpum is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Ormocarpum trachycarpum

Ormocarpum trachycarpum can be found in Somalia and Ethiopia.

Ormocarpum trachycarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ormocarpum trachycarpum?

Ormocarpum trachycarpum

What is the common name of Ormocarpum trachycarpum?

Rough-fruited ormocarpum

What is the natural habitat of Ormocarpum trachycarpum?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.