Species Ochna arborea
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Etymology of Ochna:
Gk. ochne = wild pear; referring to the leaves that resemble those of the pear, or at least Linnaeus thought so.
Etymology of arborea:
From the Latin arborea = 'tree-like', 'branching'.
Scientific name:
Ochna arborea Burch. ex DC.
Common names:
Kaapse Rooihout
Localities:
Synonym of:
Unknown
Long etymology:
Protologue:
Prodr. (DC.) 1: 736 (1824)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1824
Semi-deciduous tree with flaking bark to 12 m. Leaves elliptic, finely toothed. Flowers several in clusters or panicles, scented, yellow. Sept.--Nov. Forest understorey, SE (George to Zimbabwe).
Observations of Taxon
Ochna arborea
Name of observer:
Richard Boon (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Ochna arborea
Locality:
Name of observer:
Auriol Batten (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
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