Ormosia ferruginea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.H.Chang
Source:
ildis
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.22: 112 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197176
Common Names
- Ormosia Ferruginea
- Rusty Ormosia
- Rusty Brown Bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ormosia ferruginea (also called Brown Ebony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia, from India to the Philippines. It is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ormosia ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormosia ferruginea has small, yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ormosia ferruginea is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Pruning is recommended to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Ormosia ferruginea
Ormosia ferruginea is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan, Guangxi, and Guangdong.
Ormosia ferruginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormosia ferruginea?
Ormosia ferruginea
What are the common names of Ormosia ferruginea?
Rusty Ormosia, Rusty Orchid Tree
What is the natural habitat of Ormosia ferruginea?
Tropical and subtropical forests of South and Southeast Asia
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
Roh Hwei Chang (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Chang' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ormosia ferruginea R.H.Chang: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.