Ochna staudtii

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Diporidium staudtii
• Ochna kibbiensis

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Ochnaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Ochna, with its specific species being Ochna staudtii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is distributed across several regions within the tropical landscapes of Africa. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted in Ghana, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria. The species also extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it can be found in Cameroon. Additionally, its geographical range includes the country of Gabon. Consequently, its habitat spans a significant portion of the western and central tropical belts.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Ochna staudtii is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural classification within its ecosystem. This species functions primarily as a phanerophyte, maintaining its persistent woody stems above the ground level to support its developmental stages. Depending on the specific environmental conditions and the maturity of the individual plant, its life form may also be categorized as a nanophanerophyte, reflecting its stature and the height of its reproductive and vegetative structures. This classification dictates its survival strategies, particularly in how it manages its biomass and responds to seasonal shifts in its native habitat.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Ochna staudtii is characterized by its distinct growth form and structural composition. It develops as a woody shrub, exhibiting a robust and perennial stature. Unlike climbing species, it is a self-supporting plant that does not require external structures for vertical growth. Furthermore, its ecological habit is strictly terrestrial, establishing itself firmly in the soil rather than growing as an epiphyte.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Ochna staudtii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ochnaflavone.

Ochnaflavone

1. Natural product research