Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Léonard & Troupin
Source:
tro
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 20: 12 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087334
Common Names
- Okoubaka michelsonii
- Michelson's Okoubaka
- Michelson's False Mallow
Description
Okoubaka michelsonii (also called ‘Michelson’s okoubaka’, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has glossy green leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Okoubaka michelsonii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Okoubaka michelsonii has small white flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Okoubaka michelsonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Okoubaka michelsonii
Okoubaka michelsonii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Species in the Okoubaka genus
Species in the Santalaceae family
Acanthosyris annonagustata,
Acanthosyris asipapote,
Acanthosyris falcata,
Acanthosyris glabrata,
Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii,
Acanthosyris spinescens,
Amphorogyne celastroides,
Amphorogyne spicata,
Amphorogyne staufferi,
Anthobolus erythrocaulis,
Anthobolus filifolius,
Anthobolus foveolatus,
Anthobolus leptomeroides,
Antidaphne amazonensis,
Antidaphne andina,
Antidaphne antidaphneoides,
Antidaphne glaziovii,
Antidaphne hondurensis,
Antidaphne punctulata,
Antidaphne schottii,
Antidaphne viscoidea,
Antidaphne wrightii,
Arceuthobium abietinum,
Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae,
Arceuthobium americanum,
Arceuthobium apachecum,
Arceuthobium azoricum,
Arceuthobium bicarinatum,
Arceuthobium blumeri,
Arceuthobium californicum,
Arceuthobium campylopodum,
Arceuthobium chinense,
Arceuthobium cyanocarpum,
Arceuthobium divaricatum,
Arceuthobium douglasii,
Arceuthobium gillii,
Arceuthobium globosum,
Arceuthobium guatemalense,
Arceuthobium hondurense,
Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae,
Arceuthobium littorum,
Arceuthobium microcarpum,
Arceuthobium minutissimum,
Arceuthobium monticola,
Arceuthobium nigrum,
Arceuthobium occidentale,
Arceuthobium oxycedri,
Arceuthobium pendens,
Arceuthobium pini,
Arceuthobium pusillum,