Ormosia monosperma (Necklace Tree)

Ormosia monosperma, Sophora monosperma, Necklace Tree, Bead Tree

Botanical names: Ormosia monosperma, Sophora monosperma

Common names: Necklace Tree, Bead Tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Caribbean

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterBlue, lavender, purple flowers

Ormosia monosperma - small tree having large oblong pointed leaflets and panicles of purple flowers; seeds are black or scarlet with black spots. Ormosia seeds are often used for jewelry and other decorative purposes, or as good luck charms. The seeds float and are occasionally found as "sea beans".


Similar plants: Ormosia monosperma (Necklace Tree)



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