Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gamblei
ID:
390667

Status:
valid

Authors:
King ex Brands

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Indian Trees : 128 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389999



Common Names

  • Ochna gamblei
  • Gamblei Ochna
  • Ochna Gamblei


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Synonyms

  • Ochna obtusata gamblei (King ex Brandis) Kanis [unknown]

Description

Ochna gamblei (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 gamblei 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 gamblei 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 gamblei 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 gamblei

Ochna gamblei can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Ochna gamblei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochna gamblei?

Ochna gamblei

What is the common name of Ochna gamblei?

Gamble's Ochna

What is the natural habitat of Ochna gamblei?

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