Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhizomatosa
ID:
390713

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tiegh.) Keay

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 8: 82 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390045



Common Names

  • Ochna rhizomatosa
  • Rhizomatous Plane
  • Rhizomatous Ochna


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Synonyms

  • Ochna hillii Hutch. [unknown]
  • Ochnella rhizomatosa Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Ochnella tenuis Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Ochna rhizomatosa (also called Chinese Boxthorn, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in forests, thickets, and grasslands, and grows to a height of 1-2 meters. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow or yellowish-white.

Uses & Benefits

Ochna rhizomatosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ochna rhizomatosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochna rhizomatosa can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plant can also be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ochna rhizomatosa

Ochna rhizomatosa is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia.

Ochna rhizomatosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochna rhizomatosa?

Ochna rhizomatosa

What is the common name of Ochna rhizomatosa?

Rhizomatous Ochna

What is the natural habitat of Ochna rhizomatosa?

Ochna rhizomatosa is native to Africa

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 kew-2399972: Based on the initial data import
Ronald William John Keay (1920-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keay' in the authors string.
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.