Status:
valid
Authors:
(Van der Veken) R.Fern. & A.Fern.
Source:
tro
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 38: 168 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225465
Common Names
- Pweto Ozoroa
- Ozoroa pwetoensis
- Ozoroa
Description
Ozoroa pwetoensis (also called Pweto Ozoroa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Anacardiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, riverine forests, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ozoroa pwetoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ozoroa pwetoensis is white, with five petals, and the seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ozoroa pwetoensis is a slow-growing plant that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Ozoroa pwetoensis
Ozoroa pwetoensis is native to Africa and can be found in the dry savannas of the continent.
Ozoroa pwetoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ozoroa pwetoensis?
Ozoroa pwetoensis
What is the common name of Ozoroa pwetoensis?
Ozoroa
What is the natural habitat of Ozoroa pwetoensis?
Tropical rainforests
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,