Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosissima
ID:
1411206

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Don) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.93: 115 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423671

Common Names

  • Grona ramosissima
  • Ramosissima Grona
  • Grona Ramosissima

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Synonyms

  • Desmodium ramosissimum G.Don [valid]
  • Hedysarum fruticulosum Schum. & Thonn. [deprecated]
  • Hedysarum fruticulosum Desv. [illegitimate]
  • Desmodium fruticulosum Walp. [valid]
  • Hedysarum fruticulosum Schumach. & Thonn. [valid]

Description

Grona ramosissima (also called Many-branched Grona, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as along riverbanks and in valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Grona ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Grona ramosissima has small, yellow flowers with five petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grona ramosissima is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Grona ramosissima

Grona ramosissima is native to tropical Asia, from India to China.

Grona ramosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grona ramosissima?

Grona ramosissima

What is the common name of Grona ramosissima?

Branching Grona

What is the natural habitat of Grona ramosissima?

Grona ramosissima is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Grona genus

Grona glareosa, Grona heterocarpos, Grona helenae, Grona harmsii, Grona griffithiana, Grona fulvescens, Grona flagellaris, Grona filiformis, Grona ferruginea, Grona muelleri, Grona hannii, Grona pycnotricha, Grona pullenii, Grona nemorosa, Grona juruenensis, Grona jucunda, Grona hirta, Grona heterophylla, Grona brownii, Grona rubra, Grona brevipedicellata, Grona brachystachya, Grona birmannica, Grona barbata, Grona auricoma, Grona appressipila, Grona adscendens, Grona ramosissima, Grona schubertiae, Grona triflora, Grona zenkeri, Grona wynaadensis, Grona wittei, Grona stolzii, Grona trichostachya, Grona setigera, Grona tiwiensis, Grona schweinfurthii, Grona styracifolia, Grona orinocensis, Grona caffra, Grona cordifolia, Grona retroflexa, Grona saulierei, Grona strigillosa, Grona vidalii, Grona varians, Grona reticulata,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Kazuaki Ohashi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Ohashi' in the authors string.