Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
apoensis
ID:
253764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 4: 1461 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253096

Common Names

  • Apoensis Ochrosia
  • Ochrosia apoensis
  • Apoensis Ochrosia Tree

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Synonyms

  • Neisosperma acuminatum apoensis (Elmer) Markgr. [unknown]
  • Neisosperma apoensis (Elmer) Fosberg & Sachet [unknown]

Description

Ochrosia apoensis (also called Ochrosia apoensis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, thin stem that grows to a height of about 20 cm. Its leaves are long and thin, and its flowers are white with pink spots. It is found in evergreen forests and on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Ochrosia apoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ochrosia apoensis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochrosia apoensis is a species of flowering tree in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Pacific Ocean. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix until rooted.

Where to Find Ochrosia apoensis

Ochrosia apoensis can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Ochrosia apoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochrosia apoensis?

Ochrosia apoensis

What is the family of Ochrosia apoensis?

Apocynaceae

Where is Ochrosia apoensis found?

India

Species in the Ochrosia genus

Ochrosia ackeringae, Ochrosia acuminata, Ochrosia alyxioides, Ochrosia apoensis, Ochrosia balansae, Ochrosia bodenheimarum, Ochrosia borbonica, Ochrosia brevituba, Ochrosia citrodora, Ochrosia coccinea, Ochrosia compta, Ochrosia elliptica, Ochrosia fatuhivensis, Ochrosia ficifolia, Ochrosia glomerata, Ochrosia grandiflora, Ochrosia haleakalae, Ochrosia hexandra, Ochrosia inventorum, Ochrosia iwasakiana, Ochrosia kauaiensis, Ochrosia kilaueaensis, Ochrosia kilneri, Ochrosia lifuana, Ochrosia mariannensis, Ochrosia miana, Ochrosia minima, Ochrosia moorei, Ochrosia mulsanti, Ochrosia nakaiana, Ochrosia newelliana, Ochrosia novo-caledonica, Ochrosia oppositifolia, Ochrosia poweri, Ochrosia sciadophylla, Ochrosia sevenetii, Ochrosia silvatica, Ochrosia solomonensis, Ochrosia syncarpa, Ochrosia tenimberensis, Ochrosia thiollierei, Ochrosia vitiensis, Ochrosia basistamina, Ochrosia brownii,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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