Ochna thouvenotii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Perrier) Callm. & Phillipson
Source:
tro
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Candollea 67: 144 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041547
Common Names
- Ochna thouvenotii
- Thouvenot's Ochna
- Thouvenot's Ochna Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ochna thouvenotii (also called Thouvenot'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 thouvenotii 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 thouvenotii is a small, yellow, five-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are short and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ochna thouvenotii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet soils. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every two to three years to keep them healthy and vigorous.
Where to Find Ochna thouvenotii
Ochna thouvenotii 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-100372746: 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.