Ochna barbertonensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Shah
Source:
BODATSA (SANBI)
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 374(3): 243. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421021
Common Names
- Ochna
- Barbertonensis
- Ochna Barbertonensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ochna barbertonensis (also called Barberton ochna, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with long, narrow, green leaves. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in dry, rocky soils in open grasslands and along the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ochna barbertonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ochna barbertonensis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ochna barbertonensis is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Ochna barbertonensis
Ochna barbertonensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands and woodlands of the eastern parts of the country.
Ochna barbertonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ochna barbertonensis?
Ochna barbertonensis
What is the natural habitat of Ochna barbertonensis?
Grassland and open areas in the western Cape of South Africa
What type of plant is Ochna barbertonensis?
A shrub
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
Toral Shah: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Shah' in the authors string.