Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
louvelii
ID:
1042213

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Perrier) Callm. & Phillipson

Source:
tro

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Candollea 67: 143 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041551



Common Names

  • Ochna louvelii
  • Louvelii Ochna
  • Ochna of Louvelii


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Description

Ochna louvelii (also called Louvel's Ochna, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in humid forests, on rocks, and in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ochna louvelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ochna louvelii is a yellow, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochna louvelii is a shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. Place the cuttings in a rooting medium such as perlite, vermiculite, or sand and keep them in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ochna louvelii

Ochna louvelii is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and wetland habitats.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100372750: Based on the initial data import
Peter B. Phillipson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phillipson' in the authors string.
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.