Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
brownii
ID:
922830

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fosberg & Sachet) Lorence & Butaud

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 4: 97 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922165



Common Names

  • Ochrosia Brownii
  • Brown's Ochrosia
  • Brown's Tree


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Description

Ochrosia brownii (also called Brown's Ochrosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Australia and is found in coastal areas. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate, green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ochrosia brownii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ochrosia brownii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochrosia brownii is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The plant prefers a sunny location and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season. It should be protected from strong winds and kept in temperatures between 55-75°F (13-24°C).

Where to Find Ochrosia brownii

Ochrosia brownii is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Queensland and New South Wales.

Species in the Ochrosia genus

Ochrosia ackeringae, Ochrosia acuminata, Ochrosia alyxioides, Ochrosia apoensis, Ochrosia balansae, Ochrosia bodenheimarum, Ochrosia borbonica, Ochrosia brevituba, Ochrosia citrodora, Ochrosia coccinea, Ochrosia compta, Ochrosia elliptica, Ochrosia fatuhivensis, Ochrosia ficifolia, Ochrosia glomerata, Ochrosia grandiflora, Ochrosia haleakalae, Ochrosia hexandra, Ochrosia inventorum, Ochrosia iwasakiana, Ochrosia kauaiensis, Ochrosia kilaueaensis, Ochrosia kilneri, Ochrosia lifuana, Ochrosia mariannensis, Ochrosia miana, Ochrosia minima, Ochrosia moorei, Ochrosia mulsanti, Ochrosia nakaiana, Ochrosia newelliana, Ochrosia novo-caledonica, Ochrosia oppositifolia, Ochrosia poweri, Ochrosia sciadophylla, Ochrosia sevenetii, Ochrosia silvatica, Ochrosia solomonensis, Ochrosia syncarpa, Ochrosia tenimberensis, Ochrosia thiollierei, Ochrosia vitiensis, Ochrosia basistamina, Ochrosia brownii,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467729: Based on the initial data import
Francis Raymond Fosberg (1908-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fosberg' in the authors string.
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.
Marie-Hélène Sachet (1922-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sachet' in the authors string.
Jean-François Butaud (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Butaud' in the authors string.