Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
kassneri
ID:
1051907

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl. & Brehmer) R.Fern. & A.Fern.

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 38: 157 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051245



Common Names

  • Kassneri Ozoroa
  • Ozoroa Kassneri
  • Kassneri Ozoroa Plant


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Description

Ozoroa kassneri (also called Kassneri Ozoroa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America, with a wide range of habitats from dry forests to wetter areas. It has a grey bark and its leaves are obovate with a pointed tip. The flowers are white and the fruits are drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Ozoroa kassneri is used as an ornamental plant, a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ozoroa kassneri is white or pink in color, with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ozoroa kassneri is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. The seed should be soaked in water for 24 hours prior to planting. Once planted, the seed should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ozoroa kassneri

Ozoroa kassneri is native to the tropical regions of South America.

Species in the Ozoroa genus

Ozoroa dispar, Ozoroa dekindtiana, Ozoroa crassinervia, Ozoroa concolor, Ozoroa bredoi, Ozoroa benguellensis, Ozoroa aurantiaca, Ozoroa argyrochrysea, Ozoroa gossweileri, Ozoroa namaensis, Ozoroa schinzii, Ozoroa robusta, Ozoroa pulcherrima, Ozoroa pseudoverticillata, Ozoroa paniculosa, Ozoroa pallida, Ozoroa okavangensis, Ozoroa fulva, Ozoroa namaquensis, Ozoroa mildredae, Ozoroa macrophylla, Ozoroa longipes, Ozoroa insignis, Ozoroa hypoleuca, Ozoroa homblei, Ozoroa nigricans, Ozoroa uelensis, Ozoroa xylophylla, Ozoroa viridis, Ozoroa verticillata, Ozoroa stenophylla, Ozoroa albicans, Ozoroa cinerea, Ozoroa engleri, Ozoroa hereroensis, Ozoroa mucronata, Ozoroa obovata, Ozoroa sphaerocarpa, Ozoroa kassneri, Ozoroa barbertonensis, Ozoroa marginata, Ozoroa pwetoensis, Ozoroa nitida, Ozoroa gomesiana, Ozoroa longipetiolata, Ozoroa kwangoensis,

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1300914: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Rosette Batarda Fernandes (1916-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Fern.' in the authors string.
Abílio Fernandes (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fern.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Georg Baptist Alexander von Brehmer (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brehmer' in the authors string.