Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
borbonica
ID:
253768

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Gmel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis] : 439 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253100

Common Names

  • Borbonica Ochrosia
  • Ochrosia borbonica
  • Borbonica Ochrosia Tree

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Synonyms

  • Lactaria borbonica Koidz. [unknown]
  • Lactaria maculata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ochrosia maculata Jacq. [illegitimate]
  • Ochrosia undulata Bojer [unknown]
  • Ophioxylon ochrosia Pers. [unknown]
  • Rauvolfia striata Poir. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana obtusa Sm. [unknown]
  • Tanghinia maculata G.Don [unknown]
  • Cerbera borbonica Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cerbera maculata Willd. [unknown]
  • Cerbera undulata Andrews [unknown]
  • Chassalia clusiifolia DC. [valid]
  • Coffea clusiifolia D.Dietr. [valid]
  • Diderota amphicarpa Comm. ex A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Ochrosia borbonica (also called 'Bourbon Ochrosia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m in height. It is native to Réunion, Mauritius and Madagascar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ochrosia borbonica 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 borbonica 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 borbonica 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 borbonica

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

Ochrosia borbonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochrosia borbonica?

Ochrosia borbonica

What is the family of Ochrosia borbonica?

Apocynaceae

Where is Ochrosia borbonica 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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