Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxyphylla
ID:
1087870

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Robson

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 36: 21 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087208



Common Names

  • Ochna oxyphylla
  • Sharp-leaf Ochna
  • Oxyphylla Ochna


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Description

Ochna oxyphylla (also called Sharp-Leaved Plane, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to South Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces yellow flowers in the spring. It grows in forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Ochna oxyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ochna oxyphylla is white and yellow, with six petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochna oxyphylla is a small shrub native to the African continent. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Ochna oxyphylla

Ochna oxyphylla can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.

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