Ormosia inflata - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Authors:
Merr. & L.Chen
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000200623
Common Names
- Ormosia Inflata
- Inflata Ormosia
- Ormosia
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- Trichocyamos merrilliana (L.Chen) Yakovlev [unknown]
Description
Ormosia inflata (also called 'Cocoa Plum', among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It has an oval-shaped crown and a light grey bark. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in dry and moist forests, and in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ormosia inflata is used for timber and fuelwood, and its bark is used for tanning and dyeing.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormosia inflata has bright yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Ormosia inflata is a tropical tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature trees and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The tree prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Ormosia inflata
Ormosia inflata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.
Ormosia inflata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormosia inflata?
Ormosia inflata
What is the common name of Ormosia inflata?
Inflated bean tree
Where is Ormosia inflata found?
Indonesia
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.
Lian Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:510730-1: Based on the initial data import