Ormocarpum keniense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
keniense
ID:
176622
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Gillett
Source:
ildis
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.20: 347 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175951
Common Names
- Kenyan Ormocarpum
- Kenyan Cowpea
- Kenyan Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ormocarpum keniense (also called Kenyan Ormocarpum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Kenya. It has a small, white flower and a small, round seedpod. It grows in open, sunny areas and is often found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Ormocarpum keniense is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormocarpum keniense has yellow flowers and its seeds are brown and flat. Its seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ormocarpum keniense is a perennial plant native to tropical Africa. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly. Fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Ormocarpum keniense
Ormocarpum keniense can be found in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Ormocarpum keniense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormocarpum keniense?
Ormocarpum keniense
What is the common name of Ormocarpum keniense?
Kenyan ormocarp
What is the habitat of Ormocarpum keniense?
Ormocarpum keniense is found in dry, open, grassy areas, such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.
Species in the Ormocarpum genus
Ormocarpum flavum, Ormocarpum keniense, Ormocarpum kirkii, Ormocarpum klainei, Ormocarpum megalophyllum, Ormocarpum muricatum, Ormocarpum schliebenii, Ormocarpum sennoides, Ormocarpum trachycarpum, Ormocarpum trichocarpum, Ormocarpum verrucosum, Ormocarpum cochinchinense, Ormocarpum bernierianum, Ormocarpum drakei, Ormocarpum suberosum, Ormocarpum pubescens, Ormocarpum coccinea, Ormocarpum acuminatum, Ormocarpum zambesianum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Jan Bevington Gillett (1911-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Gillett' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ormocarpum keniense J.B.Gillett: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.