Ochna macrocalyxOliv. [family OCHNACEAE ] (stored under name); Isotype of Ochna splendidaEngl. [family OCHNACEAE ] Verified by Robson,N.K.B.,
Related name
Ochna macrocalyx
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Flora
Entry for OCHNA macrocalyx Oliv. [family OCHNACEAE]
Herbarium
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (K)
Collection
Flora of Tropical Africa
Resource Type
Reference Sources
Entry From
Flora of Tropical Africa, Vol 1, page 315, (1868) Author: (by Prof. Oliver).
Names
OCHNA macrocalyxOliv. [family OCHNACEAE]
Information
A low glabrous shrub of 1/2–2 ft., from a thick woody stock. Leaves narrowly oblanceolate-oval, acute or subacute, base rather obtuse, serrulate, reticulation rather prominent on both surfaces, 3–4 in. long, 3/4–1 in. broad; petiole 1 line or obsolete. Flowers in very short, axillary, 3–7-flowered racemes, sometimes collected near the end of the branches; common peduncle 1/4– 1/2 in. or obsolete; pedicels articulated a little above the base, 1 in. long. Sepals obtuse. Petals rotundate, unguiculate. Anthers dehiscing by subapical pores, equalling or exceeding the filaments. Carpels 5. Styles connate very nearly to the apex; stigmas capitellate. Fruit sepals erect, 3/4–1 in. long.
Distribution
Mozamb. Dist. Sotshi, Dr. Kirk! Manganya mountains, 1–3000 ft., Dr. Meller! Waller!East Tropical Africa Mozamb. Dist. lat. 6° 56′ S., 1700 ft., Speke and Grant!