Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
1050955

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bernh. ex Krauss) R.Fern. & A.Fern.

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 38: 160 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001050293



Common Names

  • Ozoroa mucronata
  • Mucronate Ozoroa
  • Mucronate Sweetbush


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Description

Ozoroa mucronata (also called Mucronate Ozoroa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It is native to the dry, rocky areas of South Africa. It is found in arid, rocky soils and in areas with low rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Ozoroa mucronata is used to make a traditional medicine to treat fever, chest pain, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye and for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ozoroa mucronata is white or cream in colour, and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ozoroa mucronata can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in about two weeks. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings. Take cuttings from the stems and roots and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in about two weeks.

Where to Find Ozoroa mucronata

Ozoroa mucronata can be found in the arid regions of Namibia and South Africa.

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-1300419: Based on the initial data import
Johann Jakob Bernhardi (1774-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernh.' 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.
Johan Carl Krauss (1759-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krauss' in the authors string.