Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Robson
Source:
tro
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 36: 20 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236514
Common Names
- Ochna angustata
- Angustata Ochna
- Ochna
Description
Ochna angustata (also called Narrow-leaved Ochna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ochnaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in humid and dry tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ochna angustata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ochna angustata is a white or pink color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ochna angustata is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 8 feet. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Ochna angustata
Ochna angustata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ochna angustata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ochna angustata?
Ochna angustata
What is the common name of Ochna angustata?
Angustata Ochna
What is the natural habitat of Ochna angustata?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Ochna genus
Ochna afzelii,
Ochna cinnabarina,
Ochna calodendron,
Ochna bakeriana,
Ochna membranacea,
Ochna multiflora,
Ochna micrantha,
Ochna mauritiana,
Ochna manikensis,
Ochna obtusata,
Ochna holstii,
Ochna hiernii,
Ochna katangensis,
Ochna leucophloeos,
Ochna leptoclada,
Ochna latisepala,
Ochna lanceolata,
Ochna kirkii,
Ochna jabotapita,
Ochna gambleoides,
Ochna gamblei,
Ochna fruticulosa,
Ochna schweinfurthiana,
Ochna rhizomatosa,
Ochna pygmaea,
Ochna pumila,
Ochna pulchra,
Ochna emarginata,
Ochna thouvenotii,
Ochna louvelii,
Ochna sambiranensis,
Ochna baronii,
Ochna boiviniana,
Ochna madagascariensis,
Ochna humblotiana,
Ochna comorensis,
Ochna pervilleana,
Ochna vaccinioides,
Ochna andravinensis,
Ochna ciliata,
Ochna macrantha,
Ochna polycarpa,
Ochna arborea,
Ochna barbosae,
Ochna confusa,
Ochna gamostigmata,
Ochna atropurpurea,
Ochna glauca,
Ochna inermis,
Ochna natalitia,
Species in the Ochnaceae family