Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
membranacea
ID:
389780

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 316 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389112

Common Names

  • Ochna membranacea
  • Membranacea Ochna
  • Membranacea Bird's Eye Bush

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Synonyms

  • Ochna gilgiana Engl. ex Gilg [unknown]
  • Ochna gilgii Engl. ex Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Ochna smythei Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
  • Ochna tenuissima Stapf [unknown]
  • Ochna quintasii (Tiegh.) Exell [unknown]
  • Porochna membranacea Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Porochna paniculata Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Diporidium membranaceum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diporochna gilgiana Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Diporochna gilgii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Diporochna membranacea Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Diporochna oliveri Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Diporochna paniculata Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Diporochna quintasi Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Ochna membranacea (also called Membranous Ochna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has glossy, leathery leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ochna membranacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ochna membranacea is small and yellowish-green, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule containing several seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochna membranacea is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Ochna membranacea

Ochna membranacea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It can be found in countries such as India, China, and South Africa.

Ochna membranacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochna membranacea?

Ochna membranacea

What is the common name of Ochna membranacea?

Membranous Ochna

What is the natural habitat of Ochna membranacea?

It is found in dry, sandy habitats in the western United States and Canada.

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

References