Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycarpa
ID:
1087740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 20: 49 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087078



Common Names

  • Ochna polycarpa
  • Many-fruited Ochna
  • Many-fruited Ochne


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Description

Ochna polycarpa (also called Many-Fruited Ochna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ochna polycarpa 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 flowers of Ochna polycarpa are yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round, and the seedlings are light green and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochna polycarpa is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ochna polycarpa

Ochna polycarpa is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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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