Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
1087912

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Hoffm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Centr.-Ost-Afr. : 19 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087250



Common Names

  • Ochna ovata
  • Ovate Ochna
  • Ovata Ochna


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Description

Ochna ovata (also called Oval Ochna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, specifically Angola, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. It is commonly found in dry forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ochna ovata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ochna ovata has small yellow flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochna ovata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Ochna ovata

Ochna ovata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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

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