Ormosia microphylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. ex Merr. & H.Y.Chen
Source:
ildis
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Sargentia 3: 109. 1943
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000197193
Common Names
- Ormosia Microphylla
- Small-leaved Ormosia
- Small-leaved Brown Bean
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ormosia microphylla (also called Small-Leaved Ormosia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical regions of Asia and the Pacific. It has a rounded crown, and its leaves are alternate and pinnate. It grows in tropical forests, and can reach heights of up to 5 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Ormosia microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormosia microphylla 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 microphylla 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 microphylla
Ormosia microphylla is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan, Guangxi, and Guangdong.
Ormosia microphylla FAQ
What are the common names of Ormosia microphylla?
The common names of Ormosia microphylla are Small-leaved Bean and Small-leaved Ormosia.
What is the native range of Ormosia microphylla?
Ormosia microphylla is native to Southeast Asia and parts of China.
What are the uses of Ormosia microphylla?
Ormosia microphylla is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Hsiu Ying Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Y.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:510750-1: Based on the initial data import