Ochrosia ackeringae
(Teijsm. & Binn.) Miq.
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.
].
Bleekeria ackeringae (Teijsm. & Binn.) Koidz.
Bleekeria littoralis (Merr.) Koidz.
Excavatia littoralis (Merr.) Markgr.
Lactaria ackeringae Teijsm. & Binn.
Ochrosia littoralis Merr.
Common Name:
Close-up of the ripe fruit
Photograph by: John Tann
General Information
Ochrosia ackeringae is an evergreen shrub or a tree that can grow from 3 - 13 metres tall[
310- Title
- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.
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
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- 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.
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Range
Southeast Asia - Indonesia, Philippines to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
Habitat
Primary forests behind the beach, in the upper basin, along the riverbanks, or open areas; on sandy soil, or shallow phosphatised limestone scree and brown clay loam; mainly at low elevations, ascending to 300 metres[
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Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 10.00 m |
| Pollinators | Insects |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
Seed - raw or cooked[
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.
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
