Ormosia watsonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.C.Fisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1927: 88 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001056352
Common Names
- Watson's Ormosia
- Hairy Ormosia
- Watson's Bean Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ormosia watsonii (also called Watson's Ormosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in moist forests, riverbanks, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ormosia watsonii is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ormosia watsonii are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ormosia watsonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is fairly low maintenance. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires minimal care.
Where to Find Ormosia watsonii
Ormosia watsonii can be found in India and Nepal.
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
Cecil Ernest Claude Fischer (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.C.Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:510817-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Ormosia watsonii C.E.C.Fisch.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.