Ormosia fastigiata

Ormosia fastigiata

Overview

Ormosia fastigiata is a tree in the legume family native to tropical South America, particularly the Amazon region. The genus Ormosia is known for producin

Ormosia fastigiata is a tree in the legume family native to tropical South America, particularly the Amazon region. The genus Ormosia is known for producing hard, brilliantly colored seeds in red and black patterns used as ornamental beads. This species has an erect, upright branching pattern as its epithet fastigiata suggests, and grows in lowland tropical forests where it is valued for its decorative seeds and durable wood.

Taxonomy

목(目) Fabales
과(科) Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Ormosia fastigiata

자주 묻는 질문

What family does Ormosia fastigiata belong to?
Ormosia fastigiata (Ormosia fastigiata) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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