Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
afzelii
ID:
389570

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 319 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388902



Common Names

  • Ochna afzelii
  • Afzelii Ochna
  • Afzelii Star-Fruit


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Synonyms

  • Ochna barteri (Tiegh.) Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
  • Ochna mechowiana O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Ochna gilletiana Gilg [unknown]
  • Ochna ituriensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Ochnella mechowiana Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Ochnella capitata Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Ochnella buechneri Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Ochnella barteri Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Ochnella afzelii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Ochnella welwitschii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Ochna rhodesica R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Ochna welwitschii Rolfe [unknown]
  • Polyochnella welwitschii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Polyochnella buechneri Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Polyochnella gilletiana Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Diporidium afzelii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diporidium mechowianum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ochna congoensis Gilg [unknown]
  • Polyochnella congoensis Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Polyochnella barteri Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Ochna afzelii afzelii [unknown]

Description

Ochna afzelii (also called Afzel's Ochna, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South Africa. It has a woody rootstock and is found in grassland and bushveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ochna afzelii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ochna afzelii sub. mechowiana (O.Hoffm.) N.Robson
Ochna afzelii sub. congoensis (Tiegh.) N.Robson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ochna afzelii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Ochna afzelii: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by division or from seed.

Where to Find Ochna afzelii

Ochna afzelii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.

Ochna afzelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochna afzelii?

Ochna afzelii

What type of plant is Ochna afzelii?

Ochna afzelii is a species of flowering plant in the family Ochnaceae.

Where is Ochna afzelii found?

Ochna afzelii is found in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya.

Species in the Ochna genus

Ochna afzelii, Ochna cinnabarina, Ochna calodendron, Ochna bakeriana, Ochna membranacea, Ochna multiflora, Ochna micrantha, Ochna mauritiana, Ochna manikensis, Ochna obtusata, Ochna holstii, Ochna hiernii, Ochna katangensis, Ochna leucophloeos, Ochna leptoclada, Ochna latisepala, Ochna lanceolata, Ochna kirkii, Ochna jabotapita, Ochna gambleoides, Ochna gamblei, Ochna fruticulosa, Ochna schweinfurthiana, Ochna rhizomatosa, Ochna pygmaea, Ochna pumila, Ochna pulchra, Ochna emarginata, Ochna thouvenotii, Ochna louvelii, Ochna sambiranensis, Ochna baronii, Ochna boiviniana, Ochna madagascariensis, Ochna humblotiana, Ochna comorensis, Ochna pervilleana, Ochna vaccinioides, Ochna andravinensis, Ochna ciliata, Ochna macrantha, Ochna polycarpa, Ochna arborea, Ochna barbosae, Ochna confusa, Ochna gamostigmata, Ochna atropurpurea, Ochna glauca, Ochna inermis, Ochna natalitia,

Species in the Ochnaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2397581: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.