Ochna sambiranensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Callm. & Phillipson
Source:
tro
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Candollea 67: 143 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041620
Common Names
- Ochna sambiranensis
- Sambiranensis Ochna
- Ochna of Sambiranensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ochna sambiranensis (also called Sambiran Ochna, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China and India. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ochna sambiranensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ochna sambiranensis is a yellow, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ochna sambiranensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Ochna sambiranensis
Ochna sambiranensis can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100372888: Based on the initial data import
Peter B. Phillipson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phillipson' in the authors string.
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.