Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
nakaiana
ID:
253813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koidz. ex H.Hara

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Enum. Spermatophytarum Japon. 1: 146 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253145

Common Names

  • Nakaiana Ochrosia
  • Ochrosia nakaiana
  • Nakaiana Mahogany

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Synonyms

  • Lactaria nakaiana Koidz. [unknown]
  • Neisosperma nakaianum (Koidz.) Fosberg & Sachet [unknown]

Description

Ochrosia nakaiana (also called 'Naka's 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 nakaiana 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 nakaiana 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 nakaiana is a species of orchid native to the tropical forests of India. It is a small, evergreen plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Ochrosia nakaiana

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

Ochrosia nakaiana FAQ

What are the common names of Ochrosia nakaiana?

Ochrosia nakaiana is commonly known as the Nakaiana Ochrosia.

What is the natural habitat of Ochrosia nakaiana?

Ochrosia nakaiana is native to tropical forests in Southeast Asia.

What is the growth habit of Ochrosia nakaiana?

Ochrosia nakaiana is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall.

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-136738: Based on the initial data import
Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Hara (1911-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hara' in the authors string.