Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
386185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Delile

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 20: 91 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385517

Common Names

  • Ozoroa insignis
  • Distinguished Ozoroa
  • Distinguished Saffronbush

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Synonyms

  • Rhus salicifolia C.Presl [unknown]
  • Anaphrenium abyssinicum Hochst. [unknown]
  • Anaphrenium insigne Fiori [unknown]
  • Anaphrenium mucronatum Bernh. [unknown]
  • Heeria insignis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ozoroa insignis insignis [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron insigne Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rhus insignis Oliv. [unknown]

Description

Ozoroa insignis (also called Distinctive, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single stem and a rounded crown. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry savanna and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ozoroa insignis is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ozoroa insignis sub. reticulata (Baker f.) J.B.Gillett

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ozoroa insignis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ozoroa insignis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Ozoroa insignis

Ozoroa insignis is native to Namibia and can be found in dry savannas and grasslands.

Ozoroa insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ozoroa insignis?

Ozoroa insignis

What is the common name of Ozoroa insignis?

Showy Ozoroa

Where is Ozoroa insignis native to?

South Africa

Species in the Ozoroa genus

Ozoroa dispar, Ozoroa dekindtiana, Ozoroa crassinervia, Ozoroa concolor, Ozoroa bredoi, Ozoroa benguellensis, Ozoroa aurantiaca, Ozoroa argyrochrysea, Ozoroa gossweileri, Ozoroa namaensis, Ozoroa schinzii, Ozoroa robusta, Ozoroa pulcherrima, Ozoroa pseudoverticillata, Ozoroa paniculosa, Ozoroa pallida, Ozoroa okavangensis, Ozoroa fulva, Ozoroa namaquensis, Ozoroa mildredae, Ozoroa macrophylla, Ozoroa longipes, Ozoroa insignis, Ozoroa hypoleuca, Ozoroa homblei, Ozoroa nigricans, Ozoroa uelensis, Ozoroa xylophylla, Ozoroa viridis, Ozoroa verticillata, Ozoroa stenophylla, Ozoroa albicans, Ozoroa cinerea, Ozoroa engleri, Ozoroa hereroensis, Ozoroa mucronata, Ozoroa obovata, Ozoroa sphaerocarpa, Ozoroa kassneri, Ozoroa barbertonensis, Ozoroa marginata, Ozoroa pwetoensis, Ozoroa nitida, Ozoroa gomesiana, Ozoroa longipetiolata, Ozoroa kwangoensis,

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

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