Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
nigricans
ID:
386188

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Van der Veken) R.Fern. & A.Fern.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 38: 160 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385520

Common Names

  • Ozoroa nigricans
  • Blackish Ozoroa
  • Blackish Saffronbush

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Synonyms

  • Heeria nigricans Van der Veken [unknown]
  • Heeria nigricans elongata Van der Veken [valid]

Description

Ozoroa nigricans (also called Black, 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 nigricans 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ozoroa nigricans 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 nigricans 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 nigricans

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

Ozoroa nigricans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ozoroa nigricans?

Ozoroa nigricans

What is the common name of Ozoroa nigricans?

Black Ozoroa

Where is Ozoroa nigricans 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,

References

Rosette Batarda Fernandes (1916-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Fern.' in the authors string.
Abílio Fernandes (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fern.' in the authors string.
Paul A.J.B. Van der Veken (1928-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van der Veken' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70179-1: Based on the initial data import