Ochna rhizomatosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Ochnella rhizomatosa
• Ochnella tenuis
• Ochna hillii

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales, it is further categorized into the family Ochnaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its membership in the genus Ochna.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Ochna rhizomatosa, exhibits a specific distribution across the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented in several key countries, including Benin and Burkina Faso. Furthermore, it can be found growing within the borders of Ghana and Guinea. The species also extends its range into the territory of the Ivory Coast. Consequently, its geographical footprint is concentrated within this particular part of the African continent.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Ochna rhizomatosa is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist in its environment through multiple growing seasons. Structurally, the plant is classified as a phanerophyte, a life form defined by having its perennating buds located high above the ground on aerial shoots. Within this classification, it specifically exhibits characteristics of a phanerophyte, ensuring its survival and ability to regenerate following seasonal environmental shifts.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Ochna rhizomatosa is characterized by its growth form as a shrub, exhibiting a woody structure throughout its development. This plant is an independent organism, functioning without parasitic dependencies, and maintains a terrestrial lifestyle rather than an epiphytic one. It does not possess climbing tendencies, instead remaining entirely self-supporting in its structural habit. Reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 1.22 meters, the species presents a robust, shrubby stature typical of its botanical classification.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

1.219214826 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ochna rhizomatosa has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.

Root

1. Pharmaceutics

Chemicals

Ochna rhizomatosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gerontoisoflavone A.

Gerontoisoflavone A

1. Pharmaceutics

Conditions

Ochna rhizomatosa has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include HIV, malaria, sprains, wounds.

Hiv

1. Pharmaceutics

Malaria

1. Pharmaceutics

Sprains

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Wounds

1. Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM

Preparations

Ochna rhizomatosa has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include root barks.

Root barks

1. Pharmaceutics