Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Species:
aucheri
ID:
1409347

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) S.Blanco & C.E.Wetzel

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 266(3): 201 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421812





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Description

Ochradiscus aucheri (also called Aucheri Ochradiscus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Africa. It has a single stem and a rounded crown. It grows in a variety of habitats including grasslands, savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ochradiscus aucheri is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and for medicinal purposes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochradiscus aucheri can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall. The soil should be well-draining and the plant should be grown in full sun. It is also important to water the plant regularly and to fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Ochradiscus aucheri

Ochradiscus aucheri is native to the Mediterranean region.

Ochradiscus aucheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochradiscus aucheri?

Ochradiscus aucheri

What is the common name of Ochradiscus aucheri?

Aucher's Ochradiscus

What is the natural habitat of Ochradiscus aucheri?

Grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Ochradiscus genus

Species in the Resedaceae family

Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Saúl Blanco: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Blanco' in the authors string.
Carlos Eduardo Wetzel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Wetzel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77164723-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.