Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dolicharthros
ID:
1328755

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Crawford & I.Darbysh.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 70(1)-2: 2 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341209



Common Names

  • Ochna Dolicharthros
  • Long-stalked Ochna
  • Long-stalked Mickey Mouse Plant


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Description

Ochna dolicharthros (also called Long-Tailed Ochna, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves with white flowers. It is found in moist grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ochna dolicharthros is used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a decorative plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ochna dolicharthros has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochna dolicharthros is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding. It is not frost tolerant.

Where to Find Ochna dolicharthros

Ochna dolicharthros can be found in the tropical rainforest of Southeast Asia.

Ochna dolicharthros FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochna dolicharthros?

Ochna dolicharthros

What is the common name of Ochna dolicharthros?

Long-stalked Ochna

What is the natural habitat of Ochna dolicharthros?

Tropical rainforests

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

Iain Darbyshire: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Darbysh.' in the authors string.
Frances Mary Crawford (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Crawford' in the authors string.