Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) R.Fern. & A.Fern.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 38: 181 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385592
Common Names
- Verticillata Ozoroa
- Verticillata Leaf Ozoroa
- Verticillata Fruit Ozoroa
Synonyms
- Heeria verticillata Engl. [unknown]
Description
Ozoroa verticillata (also called whorled ozoroa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single stem, which can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry savanna and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ozoroa verticillata is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a flavoring for food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ozoroa verticillata has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have a single, long leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Ozoroa verticillata: Ozoroa verticillata is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Ozoroa verticillata
Ozoroa verticillata is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Ozoroa verticillata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ozoroa verticillata?
Ozoroa verticillata
What is the common name of Ozoroa verticillata?
Verticillata Ozoroa
Where is Ozoroa verticillata found?
It is found in the mountains of India
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,