Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
emarginata
ID:
186263

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc.4: 77 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185592

Common Names

  • Paurotis Emarginata
  • Paurotis Palm
  • Everglades Palm

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Synonyms

  • Layia emarginata Hook. & Arn. [valid]
  • Macrotropis emarginata (Hook. & Arn.) Walp. [valid]
  • Fedorovia emarginata (Hook. & Arn.) Yakovlev [valid]
  • Ormosia glaberrima C.Y.Wu [deprecated]
  • Macrotropis inodora (Lour.) DC. [valid]
  • Anagyris inodora Lour. [valid]

Description

Ormosia emarginata (also called Chinese Scholar Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to China and Japan. It grows to a height of 10-20 meters with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm. It is found in forests, scrub and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ormosia emarginata is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage, and as a source of medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ormosia emarginata has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ormosia emarginata is a deciduous tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or directly outdoors. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ormosia emarginata

Ormosia emarginata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Ormosia emarginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ormosia emarginata?

Ormosia emarginata

What is the common name of Ormosia emarginata?

Notched ormosia

What is the natural habitat of Ormosia emarginata?

Grassy fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.