Ormocarpum megalophyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalophyllum
ID:
176697
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.26: 292 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176026
Common Names
- Ormocarpum megalophyllum
- Giant-Leaf Ormocarpum
- Giant Ormocarpum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ormocarpum megalophyllum (also called Large-leaved Ormocarpum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a short trunk and a rounded crown with large, pinnate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in moist and wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ormocarpum megalophyllum is a popular ornamental tree in tropical gardens due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil stabilization. The wood is used for making furniture, and the bark is used for making rope and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ormocarpum megalophyllum has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ormocarpum megalophyllum is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location until they are well-rooted. Once the cuttings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Ormocarpum megalophyllum
Ormocarpum megalophyllum is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Ormocarpum megalophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ormocarpum megalophyllum?
Ormocarpum megalophyllum
What is the common name of Ormocarpum megalophyllum?
Megalophyllum bush-clover
What is the habitat of Ormocarpum megalophyllum?
Grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes
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
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ormocarpum megalophyllum Harms: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.