Apocynaceae FAMILY

Ochrosia acuminata

Edibility

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Medicinal

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Safety & Hazards

Although we have no specific records of toxicity, it is worth noting that the sap of several species in this genus is toxic[ K Title Plants for a Future Author Ken Fern Description Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips. ].

Botanical Description

Ochrosia acuminata is an evergreen tree, occasionally as small as 8 metres, but more commonly within the range 15 - 30 metres. The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeSoutheast Asia - Indonesia (Sulawesi)

HabitatDisturbed primary forests, open secondary forests, or open areas such as roadsides; growing on clayey or sandy soils; at elevations up to 1,500 metres[ 1037 Title Revision of Ochrosia (Apocynaceae) in Malesia Publication Blumea 49: pp 101-128 Author Hendrian Website http://www.repository.naturalis.nl/document/564983 Publisher Year 2004 ISBN 0006-5196 Description A detailed revision of the genus Ochrosia in Malesia. ].