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
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.
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.