Ochna natalitia
Ochna natalitia, commonly known as the Natal Bush Rose, is a striking evergreen shrub native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its vibrant, rose-like yellow flowers and distinctive ornamental fruit, this plant is highly valued in landscaping. It serves as an important nectar source for local pollinators within diverse ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Ochna natalitia
- Family: Ochnaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acetone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ochna natalitia has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ochna natalitia has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Cryptococcus neoformans.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cryptococcus neoformans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |