Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
253819

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(2): 156 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253151



Common Names

  • Opposite-Leaf Ochrosia
  • Ochrosia oppositifolia
  • Opposite-Leaf Mahogany


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Synonyms

  • Kopsia lamarckii G.Don ex DC. [unknown]
  • Lactaria oppositifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lactaria salubris Raf. [illegitimate]
  • Neisosperma muricatum Raf. [unknown]
  • Neisosperma oppositifolium (Lam.) Fosberg & Sachet [unknown]
  • Ochrosia commutata K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Ochrosia cowleyi F.M.Bailey [unknown]
  • Ochrosia parviflora Hensl. [unknown]
  • Ochrosia platyspermos A.DC. [unknown]
  • Ochrosia salubris Blume [illegitimate]
  • Bleekeria salubris Hassk. [illegitimate]
  • Calpicarpum lamarckii G.Don [unknown]
  • Calpicarpum oppositifolium (Lam.) Boiteau [unknown]
  • Cerbera muricata Lam. [unknown]
  • Cerbera oppositifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Cerbera parviflora G.Forst. [unknown]
  • Cerbera platyspermos Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Cerbera salutaris Lour. [unknown]

Description

Ochrosia oppositifolia (also called 'Opposite-leaved Ochrosia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m in height. It is native to Réunion, Mauritius and Madagascar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ochrosia oppositifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and as an antidiarrheal. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ochrosia oppositifolia is white and has five petals. Its seed is small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochrosia oppositifolia is a species of orchid native to the tropical forests of India. It is a small, evergreen plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Ochrosia oppositifolia

Ochrosia oppositifolia can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Ochrosia oppositifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Ochrosia oppositifolia?

Ochrosia oppositifolia is commonly known as the Opposite-leaved Ochrosia.

What is the natural habitat of Ochrosia oppositifolia?

Ochrosia oppositifolia is native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia.

What is the growth habit of Ochrosia oppositifolia?

Ochrosia oppositifolia is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall.

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