Ochrosia — 9 species
Botanical species in the genus Ochrosia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Ochrosia borbonica
Ochrosia borbonica
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
The plant usually flowers virtually throughout the year. The fruits float with their thick fibrous mesocarp and are dispersed by sea currents. Likewise, the seeds float because of cavities in the endocarp.
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Ochrosia elliptica
Ochrosia elliptica
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in an open, sunny position, but also tolerates partial shade. It prefers a fertile, moist but well-drained loam that is rich in humus.
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Ochrosia glomerata
Ochrosia glomerata
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Found in the wild on red lateritic clay over ultra basic rocks, clay loam, stony soil, or black soil.
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Ochrosia oppositifolia
Ochrosia oppositifolia
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
The fruits have a thick, fibrous mesocarp which allows them to float and be dispersed by sea currents.
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