Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
ochracea
ID:
510943

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meikle) Moffett

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 37: 171 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510275

Common Names

  • Searsia ochracea
  • Ochracea Searsia
  • Searsia

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Synonyms

  • Rhus ochracea Meikle [unknown]

Description

Searsia ochracea (also called Ochre Rhus, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree with a rounded crown. It is native to South Africa and is found in bushveld, grassland, and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Searsia ochracea is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, inflammation, and malaria.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Searsia ochracea var. saxicola (R.Fern. & A.Fern.) Moffett

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Searsia ochracea are small, yellowish-green and clustered in heads. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Searsia ochracea is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry woodland and bushveld. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Searsia ochracea

Searsia ochracea is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.

Searsia ochracea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Searsia ochracea?

Searsia ochracea

What type of plant is Searsia ochracea?

A shrub

Where is Searsia ochracea native to?

Southern Africa

Species in the Searsia genus

Searsia lucida, Searsia parviflora, Searsia pentaphylla, Searsia quartiniana, Searsia rosmarinifolia, Searsia sinuata, Searsia undulata, Searsia rigida, Searsia leptodictya, Searsia natalensis, Searsia dentata, Searsia angustifolia, Searsia cuneifolia, Searsia gueinzii, Searsia incisa, Searsia laevigata, Searsia lancea, Searsia ciliata, Searsia acuminatissima, Searsia albida, Searsia anchietae, Searsia angolensis, Searsia arenaria, Searsia aucheri, Searsia batophylla, Searsia blanda, Searsia bolusii, Searsia brenanii, Searsia burchellii, Searsia carnosula, Searsia chirindensis, Searsia crenata, Searsia crenulata, Searsia discolor, Searsia dissecta, Searsia divaricata, Searsia dracomontana, Searsia dregeana, Searsia dumetorum, Searsia engleri, Searsia erosa, Searsia fanshawei, Searsia fastigata, Searsia flexicaulis, Searsia gallagheri, Searsia gerrardii, Searsia glauca, Searsia glutinosa, Searsia gracilipes, Searsia gracillima,

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

Robert Desmond Meikle (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meikle' in the authors string.
Rodney Oliver Moffett (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moffett' in the authors string.