Coast Boxwood
Ochna natalitia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Coast Boxwood, scientifically known as Ochna natalitia, is a versatile, evergreen shrub native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its glossy foliage and vibrant seasonal changes, it serves both ornamental and medicinal purposes. Traditionally, various parts of the plant are utilized in folk remedies to treat diverse ailments and inflammations.
Names
Common Names
- Coast Boxwood
- Coast Redwood
- Coastal-Boxwood
- Coastal-Redwood
- Natal Plane
- Showy Ochna
- showy plane
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ochna natalitiaSynonyms
- Ochna chilversii
- Diporidium natalitium
- Ochna atropurpurea var. natalitia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Ochnacaceae, situated within the genus Ochna.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Ochnaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ochna | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is indigenous to several key regions across Southern Africa. It can be found growing within the diverse landscapes of the Cape Provinces. Additionally, its range extends into the lush areas of KwaZulu-Natal. The species is also distributed throughout Esватини, contributing to the regional biodiversity. Finally, its presence is noted within the Northern Provinces of the subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ochna natalitia has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| acetone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
acetone
- Pharmaceutical biology
Activities
Ochna natalitia has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ochna natalitia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cryptococcus neoformans.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptococcus neoformans | Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |