Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg & Mildbr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 60 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388934
Common Names
- Ochna calodendron
- Calodendron Ochna
- Calodendron Star-Fruit
Description
Ochna calodendron (also called Calodendron ochna, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has glossy, dark green leaves and red or yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Ochna calodendron is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ochna calodendron is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Ochna calodendron: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by division or from seed.
Where to Find Ochna calodendron
Ochna calodendron can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.
Ochna calodendron FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ochna calodendron?
Ochna calodendron
What type of plant is Ochna calodendron?
Ochna calodendron is a species of flowering plant in the family Ochnaceae.
Where is Ochna calodendron found?
Ochna calodendron is found in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya.
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