Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucophloeos
ID:
389854

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 129 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389186

Common Names

  • Ochna leucophloeos
  • Leucophloeos Ochna
  • Ochna

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Synonyms

  • Ochna ardisioides Webb [unknown]
  • Ochna micropetala Hochst. ex Martelli [unknown]
  • Diporidium ardisiodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diporidium leucophloeos Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Diporidium micropetalum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Ochna leucophloeos (also called White-Stemmed Ochna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has glossy, leathery leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ochna leucophloeos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ochna leucophloeos sub. ugandensis Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ochna leucophloeos is small and yellowish-green, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule containing several seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochna leucophloeos is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Ochna leucophloeos

Ochna leucophloeos is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It can be found in countries such as India, China, and South Africa.

Ochna leucophloeos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochna leucophloeos?

Ochna leucophloeos

What is the common name of Ochna leucophloeos?

White-barked Ochna

What is the natural habitat of Ochna leucophloeos?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

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

References

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:606670-1: Based on the initial data import