Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
ildis
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro4: 62 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168283
Common Names
- Paraensis Ormosia
- Amazon Ormosia
- Brazilian Ormosia
Synonyms
- Ormosia crassicarpa Pierce ex Pittier [valid]
- Ormosia heterophylla Pires [valid]
Description
Ormosia paraensis (also called Para 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 paraensis 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 paraensis 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 paraensis 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 paraensis
Ormosia paraensis is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and can be found in the states of Amazonas and Pará.
Ormosia paraensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormosia paraensis?
Ormosia paraensis
What is the common name of Ormosia paraensis?
Pará Rosewood
What is the natural habitat of Ormosia paraensis?
Tropical rainforest in 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