Status:
valid
Authors:
Exell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 65(Suppl. 1): 57 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389182
Common Names
- Ochna hiernii
- Hiernii Ochna
- Ochna
Synonyms
- Ochna padiflora Gilg [unknown]
- Porochna hiernii Tiegh. [unknown]
- Porochna rubescens Tiegh. [unknown]
- Diporochna hiernii Tiegh. [unknown]
- Diporochna rubescens Tiegh. [unknown]
Description
Ochna hiernii (also called Hiern's Ochna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has glossy, leathery leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Ochna hiernii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, wounds, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ochna hiernii is small and yellowish-green, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule containing several seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ochna hiernii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Ochna hiernii
Ochna hiernii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It can be found in countries such as India, China, and South Africa.
Ochna hiernii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ochna hiernii?
Ochna hiernii
What is the common name of Ochna hiernii?
Hiern's Ochna
What is the natural habitat of Ochna hiernii?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
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