Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyanophylla
ID:
1087910

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Robson

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 36: 27 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087248



Common Names

  • Ochna cyanophylla
  • Blue-leaf Ochna
  • Cyanophylla Ochna


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Description

Ochna cyanophylla (also called Blue Ochna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, specifically Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. It is commonly found in dry forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ochna cyanophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive flowers in shades of yellow, pink, and white. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ochna cyanophylla has small yellow flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochna cyanophylla is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Ochna cyanophylla

Ochna cyanophylla is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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

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