Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lifuana
ID:
253801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 88: 363 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253133

Common Names

  • Lifuana Ochrosia
  • Ochrosia lifuana
  • Lifuana Ochrosia Tree

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Synonyms

  • Neisosperma lifuanum (Guillaumin) Boiteau [unknown]
  • Ochrosia confusa Pichon [unknown]
  • Calpicarpum confusum (Pichon) Boiteau [unknown]

Description

Ochrosia lifuana (also called 'Lifu 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 lifuana 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 lifuana is white and has five petals. Its seed is small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochrosia lifuana 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 lifuana

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

Ochrosia lifuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochrosia lifuana?

Ochrosia lifuana

What is the family of Ochrosia lifuana?

Apocynaceae

Where is Ochrosia lifuana found?

New Caledonia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-136726: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.