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Ochna obtusata

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Ochna obtusata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Ochnaceae
Genus: Ochna
Species:
O. obtusata
Binomial name
Ochna obtusata
DC[1]
Ochna obtusata - Flower

Ochna obtusata is a woody shrub or a small tree with glossy leaves. It has attractive yellow flowers, followed by seeds surrounded by bright red sepals. The bright red seed cup is as attractive as the flowers. The seeds are initially green, but turn jet black later. The red seed cup looks like the face of the Disney cartoon character Mickey Mouse. Propagation is by seeds, which grow quickly, or by cuttings from hard wood, which are slower.″[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Ochna obtusata DC". India Biodiversity Portal. Archived from the original on 2016-01-31.
  2. ^ "Ochna obtusata - Ramdhan Champa". Flowers of India. Retrieved 2024-01-13.