Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
ildis
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
J.D.Hooker, Fl. Brit. India2: 254 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000207326
Common Names
- Ormosia Venosa
- Venosa Ormosia
- Ormosia Venosa Bush
Description
Ormosia venosa (also called 'Veined Ormosia', among many other common names) is a woody climber native to Southeast Asia. It has a twining habit and can reach up to 10m in length. It is found in primary and secondary forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ormosia venosa is used as a medicinal herb, as a food crop, and as a soil-improving crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormosia venosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a long, narrow seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ormosia venosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Ormosia venosa
Ormosia venosa is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, as well as parts of Africa and Asia.
Ormosia venosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormosia venosa?
Ormosia venosa
What type of plant is Ormosia venosa?
It is a tree
Where is Ormosia venosa native to?
It is native to India
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