Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insculpta
ID:
1275061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
tro

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 68 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274399



Common Names

  • Ochna insculpta
  • Carved Ochna
  • Carved Bird's-Eye Bush


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Description

Ochna insculpta (also called Insculpted Ochna, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. It is an evergreen plant that grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ochna insculpta is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ochna insculpta has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochna insculpta is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seeds.

Where to Find Ochna insculpta

Ochna insculpta is found in South Africa.

Ochna insculpta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochna insculpta?

Ochna insculpta

What is the common name of Ochna insculpta?

Bird's Eye Bush

What type of plant is Ochna insculpta?

Evergreen shrub

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