Ochrosia acuminata
Trimen ex Valeton
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.
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Neisosperma acuminatum (Trimen ex Valeton) Fosberg & Sachet
Common Name:
General Information
Ochrosia acuminata is an evergreen tree, occasionally as small as 8 metres, but more commonly within the range 15 - 30 metres.
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.
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
Range
Southeast Asia - Indonesia (Sulawesi)
Habitat
Disturbed primary forests, open secondary forests, or open areas such as roadsides; growing on clayey or sandy soils; at elevations up to 1,500 metres[
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Properties
Other Uses Rating | |
Habit | Evergreen Tree |
Height | 22.00 m |
Pollinators | Insects |
Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The wood is used locally[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://proseanet.org/
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- Year
- 0
- ISBN
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- Description
- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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Propagation
Seed -
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