Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
ochroprumna
ID:
1409388

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eichler) Gere & Boatwr.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 184(3): 321. 2017 [22 Jun 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421853

Common Names

  • Ochroprumna Terminalia
  • Ochroprumna Terminalia Tree
  • Ochroprumna Terminalia Wood

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Description

Terminalia ochroprumna (also called African bush cherry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Combretaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along riverbanks. It is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are oblong to elliptic, and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Terminalia ochroprumna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Terminalia ochroprumna is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Terminalia ochroprumna is a slow-growing tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings and grows best in well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can survive in a wide range of soil types. It prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.

Where to Find Terminalia ochroprumna

Terminalia ochroprumna can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Terminalia genus

Terminalia adenopoda, Terminalia acuminata, Terminalia albida, Terminalia capitulata, Terminalia carolinensis, Terminalia catappa, Terminalia celebica, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia cherrieri, Terminalia capitanea, Terminalia cambodiana, Terminalia calamansanai, Terminalia calogemma, Terminalia brassii, Terminalia brachystemma, Terminalia camuxa, Terminalia crassipes, Terminalia creaghii, Terminalia crebrifolia, Terminalia corticosa, Terminalia canaliculata, Terminalia canescens, Terminalia clemensae, Terminalia citrina, Terminalia ankaranensis, Terminalia amazonia, Terminalia arbuscula, Terminalia archboldiana, Terminalia archipelagi, Terminalia arenicola, Terminalia erici-rosenii, Terminalia eriostachya, Terminalia erythrocarpa, Terminalia beccarii, Terminalia bialata, Terminalia aridicola, Terminalia arjuna, Terminalia arostrata, Terminalia basilei, Terminalia avicapitis, Terminalia avicennioides, Terminalia crispialata, Terminalia steenisiana, Terminalia stenostachya, Terminalia subspathulata, Terminalia stuhlmannii, Terminalia subacroptera, Terminalia septentrionalis, Terminalia strigillosa, Terminalia simulans,

Species in the Combretaceae family

Combretum wilksii, Combretum paraguariense, Combretum aculeatum, Combretum acuminatum, Combretum acutifolium, Combretum acutum, Combretum adenogonium, Combretum adrianii, Combretum afzelii, Combretum albiflorum, Combretum albopunctatum, Combretum alfredi, Combretum andongense, Combretum andradae, Combretum angolense, Combretum angustipetalum, Combretum apetalum, Combretum aphanopetalum, Combretum apiculatum, Combretum argenteum, Combretum argyrotrichum, Combretum assimile, Combretum atropurpureum, Combretum aureonitens, Combretum auriculatum, Combretum barbatum, Combretum batesii, Combretum bauchiense, Combretum baumii, Combretum bipindense, Combretum blepharopetala, Combretum boinensis, Combretum bracteatum, Combretum bracteosum, Combretum brassiciforme, Combretum brevistylum, Combretum brunneum, Combretum butyrosum, Combretum cacoucia, Combretum caffrum, Combretum camporum, Combretum capitatum, Combretum capituliflorum, Combretum capuronii, Combretum carringtonianum, Combretum caudatisepalum, Combretum celastroides, Combretum chinense, Combretum chionanthoides, Combretum cinereopetalum,

References

August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.
James S. Boatwright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boatwr.' in the authors string.
Jephris Gere: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gere' in the authors string.