Ochna pulchra, also known as Lekkerbreek is a small deciduous southern African tree up to 5 m, commonly found on deep sandy soil and rocky slopes, ...
Ochna pulchra grows in open woodland and bush, and often found in Sour Veld, in sandy soils (it is common on dunes in the northern Kalahari). It is common on ...
Ochna pulchra
Ochna pulchra, also known as Lekkerbreek, is a small deciduous southern African tree up to 5 m, commonly found on deep sandy soil and rocky slopes, and belonging to the tropical family of Ochnaceae, which is widespread in Asia and Africa. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Ochna pulchra
Rank: Species
Feb 11, 2022 · A small deciduous southern African tree up to 5 m, commonly found on deep sandy soil and rocky slopes, and belonging to the tropical family of Ochnaceae.
A mature tree produces about 7kg of fruit per year. Wood is short-grained, light red and soft. It is also brittle, likely to crack and not much used. The leaves ...
Ochna pulchra, commonly known as the Mickey Mouse plant due to the shape of its fruit, is a member of the Ochnaceae family. Native to seasonally dry ...
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Small deciduous tree. Bark very distinctive, rough and scale-like on the lower stem, flaking and smooth higher up (hence giving rise to the name of Mermaid tree) ...
Ochna pulchra is a shrub or tree with widely spreading branches; it usually grows up to 8 metres tall but with specimens recorded up to 10.5 metres.
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Rare and hard-to-find. Rounded tree with distinctive peeling bark and gorgeous spring foliage. Racemes of yellow flowers in spring. Attracts birds and bees.
Ochna pulchra requires a sandy soil and although slow-growing, it is a must for a garden that does not experience heavy frost. Keep on the dry side.
Ochna pulchra Hook. LC. Common name(s). Mermaid tree 4. Synonym(s). 21. Genus. Ochna. Family. Ochnaceae. Flora. World flora. 15observations.