Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro3: 137 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168275
Common Names
- Macrocalyx Ormosia
- Large-calyx Ormosia
- Giant-calyx Ormosia
Synonyms
- Ormosia apulensis Cortes [unknown]
- Ormosia chlorocalyx Ducke [valid]
- Ormosia toledoana Standl. [valid]
Description
Ormosia macrocalyx (also called Large-calyx ormosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in open and disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ormosia macrocalyx is used as a source of timber for furniture and construction, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional ceremonies and rituals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormosia macrocalyx has yellow flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to four leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ormosia macrocalyx is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual containers when they reach a height of 10-15 cm. The tree should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the tree with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Ormosia macrocalyx
Ormosia macrocalyx is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central America and the Caribbean.
Ormosia macrocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormosia macrocalyx?
Ormosia macrocalyx
What is the common name of Ormosia macrocalyx?
Large-calyx Ormosia
What is the natural habitat of Ormosia macrocalyx?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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