Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Robson
Source:
tro
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 36: 17 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236512
Common Names
- Ochna beirensis
- Beirensis Ochna
- Ochna
Description
Ochna beirensis (also called Beira Ochna, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ochnaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in humid and dry tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ochna beirensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ochna beirensis is a white or pink color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Where to Find Ochna beirensis
Ochna beirensis is native to China.
Ochna beirensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ochna beirensis?
Ochna beirensis
What is the common name of Ochna beirensis?
Beirensis Ochna
What is the natural habitat of Ochna beirensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Ochna genus
Ochna afzelii,
Ochna cinnabarina,
Ochna calodendron,
Ochna bakeriana,
Ochna membranacea,
Ochna multiflora,
Ochna micrantha,
Ochna mauritiana,
Ochna manikensis,
Ochna obtusata,
Ochna holstii,
Ochna hiernii,
Ochna katangensis,
Ochna leucophloeos,
Ochna leptoclada,
Ochna latisepala,
Ochna lanceolata,
Ochna kirkii,
Ochna jabotapita,
Ochna gambleoides,
Ochna gamblei,
Ochna fruticulosa,
Ochna schweinfurthiana,
Ochna rhizomatosa,
Ochna pygmaea,
Ochna pumila,
Ochna pulchra,
Ochna emarginata,
Ochna thouvenotii,
Ochna louvelii,
Ochna sambiranensis,
Ochna baronii,
Ochna boiviniana,
Ochna madagascariensis,
Ochna humblotiana,
Ochna comorensis,
Ochna pervilleana,
Ochna vaccinioides,
Ochna andravinensis,
Ochna ciliata,
Ochna macrantha,
Ochna polycarpa,
Ochna arborea,
Ochna barbosae,
Ochna confusa,
Ochna gamostigmata,
Ochna atropurpurea,
Ochna glauca,
Ochna inermis,
Ochna natalitia,
Species in the Ochnaceae family