Ochrosia glomerata
(Blume) F.Muell.
Apocynaceae
There has been considerable dispute about whether Ochrosia and Neisosperma are distinct genera. We are following the treatment by Hendrian in Revision of Ochrosia (Apocynaceae) in Malesia; Blumea 49: pp 101-128; 2004 - here they are treated as two sections of the genus Ochrosia[
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K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Cerbera glomerata Zipp. ex Blume
Lactaria glomerata (Blume) Koidz.
Neisosperma glomeratum (Blume) Fosberg & Sachet
Pseudochrosia glomerata Blume
Common Name:
General Information
Ochrosia glomerata is an evergreen tree that can grow from 4 - 30 metres tall. The bole can be up to 30cm in diameter[
899- Title
- Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak Vols 1 - 6
- Publication
-
- Author
- Soepadmo E.; Saw L.G.; Chung R.C.K. (Editors)
- Publisher
- Forest Research Institute Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 983-2181-27-5
- Description
- A flora of the woody plants of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo, often giving details of plant uses.
,
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.
Known Hazards
Although we have no specific records of toxicity, it is worth noting that the sap of several species in this genus is toxic[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
].
Botanical References
899- Title
- Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak Vols 1 - 6
- Publication
-
- Author
- Soepadmo E.; Saw L.G.; Chung R.C.K. (Editors)
- Publisher
- Forest Research Institute Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur.
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 983-2181-27-5
- Description
- A flora of the woody plants of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo, often giving details of plant uses.
,
Range
Southeast Asia - Borneo (Sabah), Indonesia (Maluku), Philippines to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Habitat
Primary and secondary rain forest; closed broadleaved forest; riversides; beach forest; swampy areas; open areas; Dipterocarpus forest; dry forest with Casuarina; open forest with rattan and bamboo; on a range of soils; elevations to 900 metres[
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 30.00 m |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Found in the wild on red lateritic clay over ultra basic rocks, clay loam, stony soil, or black soil[
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
The bark is used to reduce swellings[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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