Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
1052496

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 279 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051834

Common Names

  • Coccinea Ormocarpum
  • Ormocarpum coccinea
  • Scarlet Ormocarpum

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Description

Ormocarpum coccinea (also called Scarlet Ormocarpum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to the western United States, where it can be found in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. It grows in open, dry habitats, such as sagebrush flats, rocky slopes, and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ormocarpum coccinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating digestive problems and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ormocarpum coccinea is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, long stems and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ormocarpum coccinea is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow the seeds in spring and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, thin them to about 8 inches apart. Ormocarpum coccinea can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Ormocarpum coccinea

Ormocarpum coccinea is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Species in the Fabaceae family