Status:
valid
Authors:
Montrouz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Lyon, Sect. Sci. , sér. 2, 10: 235 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253167
Common Names
- Thiolliere's Ochrosia
- Ochrosia thiollierei
- Thiolliere's Mahogany
Synonyms
- Neisosperma thiollierei (Montrouz.) Boiteau [unknown]
- Calpicarpum thiollierei (Montrouz.) Boiteau [unknown]
Description
Ochrosia thiollierei (also called Thiollier's Ochrosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, typically growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to New Caledonia, where it is found in lowland rainforests and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ochrosia thiollierei is used as a timber for construction and as a dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and as an antidiarrheal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ochrosia thiollierei is white and has five petals. Its seed is small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ochrosia thiollierei 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 thiollierei
Ochrosia thiollierei is native to Madagascar.
Ochrosia thiollierei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ochrosia thiollierei?
Ochrosia thiollierei
What is the natural habitat of Ochrosia thiollierei?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common uses of Ochrosia thiollierei?
Medicinal, ornamental, timber
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,