Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
390766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 6: t. 588 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390098

Common Names

  • Ochna pulchra
  • Beautiful Plane
  • Beautiful Ochna

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Synonyms

  • Ochna aschersoniana Schinz [unknown]
  • Ochna huillensis Engl. ex Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Ochna fuscescens Heine [unknown]
  • Ochna rehmannii Szyszył. [unknown]
  • Ochna quangensis Büttner [unknown]
  • Porochna antunesii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Porochna aschersoniana Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Porochna bifolia Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Porochna davilliflora Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Porochna hoffmanni-ottonis Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Porochna huillensis Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Porochna brunnescens Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Polythecium pulchrum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Polythecium rehmannii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Porochna quangensis Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Diporidium pulchrum Walp. [unknown]
  • Diporidium quangense Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ochna hoffmannii-ottonis Engl. [unknown]

Description

Ochna pulchra (also called Beautiful Ochna, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small, glossy leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is found in woodlands, forests, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ochna pulchra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food source.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ochna pulchra sub. hoffmannii-ottonis (Engl.) N.Robson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ochna pulchra has yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small, black and ovoid. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochna pulchra is a tropical shrub that is native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours prior to planting. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to use a rooting hormone and keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once established, Ochna pulchra prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Ochna pulchra

Ochna pulchra is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia.

Ochna pulchra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochna pulchra?

Ochna pulchra

What is the common name of Ochna pulchra?

Beautiful Ochna

What is the natural habitat of Ochna pulchra?

Ochna pulchra is native to Africa

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