Status:
valid
Authors:
Hallier f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 28 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505857
Common Names
- Sarcotheca ochracea
- Ochre Sarcotheca
- Ochre Leatherwood
Description
Sarcotheca ochracea (also called Ochre Sarcotheca, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, yellow flowers in the spring. It grows in rocky, shady areas and is tolerant of drought.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcotheca ochracea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sarcotheca ochracea is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sarcotheca ochracea can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but may need additional water in hot climates. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Sarcotheca ochracea
Sarcotheca ochracea is native to the Himalayas, China, and Japan.
Sarcotheca ochracea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarcotheca ochracea?
Sarcotheca ochracea
What is the common name of Sarcotheca ochracea?
Ochraceous Sarcotheca
What is the natural habitat of Sarcotheca ochracea?
It is native to moist forests and thickets in tropical Asia
Species in the Sarcotheca genus
Sarcotheca celebica,
Sarcotheca glomerula,
Sarcotheca glauca,
Sarcotheca glabra,
Sarcotheca ferruginea,
Sarcotheca diversifolia,
Sarcotheca griffithii,
Sarcotheca rubrinervis,
Sarcotheca ochracea,
Sarcotheca monophylla,
Sarcotheca macrophylla,
Sarcotheca lunduensis,
Sarcotheca laxa,
Species in the Oxalidaceae family
Averrhoa dolichocarpa,
Averrhoa leucopetala,
Averrhoa bilimbi,
Averrhoa carambola,
Averrhoa microphylla,
Biophytum abyssinicum,
Biophytum adiantoides,
Biophytum aeschynomenifolia,
Biophytum albizzioides,
Biophytum amazonicum,
Biophytum antioquiense,
Biophytum bolivianum,
Biophytum boussingaultii,
Biophytum calophyllum,
Biophytum cardonaei,
Biophytum castum,
Biophytum chocoense,
Biophytum columbianum,
Biophytum commersonii,
Biophytum congestiflorum,
Biophytum cowanii,
Biophytum crassipes,
Biophytum dendroides,
Biophytum dormiens,
Biophytum falcifolium,
Biophytum forsythii,
Biophytum foxii,
Biophytum fruticosum,
Biophytum globuliflorum,
Biophytum gracile,
Biophytum heinrichsae,
Biophytum helenae,
Biophytum hermannii,
Biophytum hildebrandtii,
Biophytum huilense,
Biophytum insigne,
Biophytum intermedium,
Biophytum jessenii,
Biophytum juninense,
Biophytum kassneri,
Biophytum kayae,
Biophytum lindsaeifolium,
Biophytum longibracteatum,
Biophytum longipedunculatum,
Biophytum lourteigiae,
Biophytum luetzelburgii,
Biophytum macropodum,
Biophytum macrorrhizum,
Biophytum madurense,
Biophytum mapirense,