Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1811
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Hist. Nat. 17: 411 (1811)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389154
Common Names
- Ochna obtusata
- Obtusata Ochna
- Ochna
Synonyms
- Ochna cordata Thwaites [unknown]
- Polythecium thwaitesii Tiegh. [unknown]
- Polythecium kingii Tiegh. [unknown]
- Polythecium cordatum Tiegh. [unknown]
- Polythecium discolor Tiegh. [unknown]
- Pleopetalum obtusatum Tiegh. [unknown]
- Pleopetalum gaudichaudii Tiegh. [unknown]
- Pleopetalum leschenaulti Tiegh. [unknown]
- Diporidium cordatum Tiegh. [unknown]
- Discladium obtusatum Tiegh. [unknown]
Description
Ochna obtusata (also called Obtuse 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 obtusata is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ochna obtusata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ochna obtusata 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 obtusata
Ochna obtusata 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 obtusata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ochna obtusata?
Ochna obtusata
What is the common name of Ochna obtusata?
Oblong-leaved Ochna
What is the natural habitat of Ochna obtusata?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
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