Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
ocellata
ID:
712809

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.T.A.Schouten

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Blumea 31: 469 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712142

Common Names

  • Gymnacranthera Ocellata
  • Ocellata Gymnacranthera
  • Eyed Gymnacranthera

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Description

Gymnacranthera ocellata (also called Ocellated Gymnacranthera, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Annonaceae. It is native to the Philippines and Indonesia. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnacranthera ocellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnacranthera ocellata has white flowers with yellow centers and a strong, sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnacranthera ocellata is a small evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Gymnacranthera ocellata

Gymnacranthera ocellata is found in Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Gymnacranthera ocellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnacranthera ocellata?

Gymnacranthera ocellata

What is the common name of Gymnacranthera ocellata?

Ocellata tree

Where is Gymnacranthera ocellata native to?

India

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

R.T.A. Schouten: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.T.A.Schouten' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:929977-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.