Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
sciadophylla
ID:
253829

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 22: 26 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253161



Common Names

  • Sciadophyll Ochrosia
  • Ochrosia sciadophylla
  • Sciadophyll Mahogany


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Synonyms

  • Neisosperma sciodaphyllum (Markgr.) Fosberg & Sachet [unknown]

Description

Ochrosia sciadophylla (also called Sciadophylla Ochrosia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree found in tropical Asia. It has a spreading crown and a straight trunk. The leaves are oblong-lanceolate and the flowers are white with a yellow labellum.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ochrosia sciadophylla 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 sciadophylla 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 sciadophylla

Ochrosia sciadophylla can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Ochrosia sciadophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochrosia sciadophylla?

Ochrosia sciadophylla

What is the natural habitat of Ochrosia sciadophylla?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common uses of Ochrosia sciadophylla?

Medicinal, ornamental, timber

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,

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