Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) S.Blanco & C.E.Wetzel
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 266(3): 201 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421813
Description
Ochradiscus ochradeni (also called Ochradeni 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 ochradeni is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and for medicinal purposes.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ochradiscus ochradeni 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 ochradeni
Ochradiscus ochradeni is native to the Mediterranean region.
Ochradiscus ochradeni FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ochradiscus ochradeni?
Ochradiscus ochradeni
What is the common name of Ochradiscus ochradeni?
Ochraden's Ochradiscus
What is the natural habitat of Ochradiscus ochradeni?
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
Saúl Blanco: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Blanco' in the authors string.