Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticulosa
ID:
390671

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 41: 295 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390003



Common Names

  • Ochna fruticulosa
  • Fruticulosa Ochna
  • Ochna Fruticulosa


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Description

Ochna fruticulosa (also called Ironwood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and dark green, glossy leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas with sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ochna fruticulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ochna fruticulosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochna fruticulosa can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plant can also be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ochna fruticulosa

Ochna fruticulosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Ochna fruticulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochna fruticulosa?

Ochna fruticulosa

What is the common name of Ochna fruticulosa?

Fruticulose Ochna

What is the natural habitat of Ochna fruticulosa?

It is native to the southeastern United States

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