Ochrosia compta
K.Schum.
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 compta (K.Schum.) Wilbur
Lactaria sandwicensis Kuntze
Ochrosia forbesii H.St.John
Ochrosia holei H.St.John
Ochrosia kondoi H.St.John
Ochrosia lamoureuxii H.St.John
Ochrosia microcalyx H.St.John
Ochrosia sandwicensis A.Gray
Common Name:
Leaves and new growth
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Flowers
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General Information
Ochrosia compta is a small tree ranging in height from 3 - 10 metres.
The root and bark are collected from the wild for local use as a dye.
Known Hazards
The sap is highly toxic[
307- Title
- Tropical and Subtropical Trees - A Worldwide Encyclopaedic Guide.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Barwick. M.
- Publisher
- Thames & Hudson, London
- Year
- 2004
- ISBN
- 0-500-51181-0
- Description
- A superb book, very concise and well written, giving a wealth of information on 400 or more species including descriptions, habitat, cultivation details and plant uses. A wealth of colour photographs bring each plant vividly to life.
].
Botanical References
Range
North Central Pacific - Hawaii.
Habitat
Scattered in gulches and on ridges in dry and moist forests at elevations ranging from 300 - 500 metres[
399- Title
- Hawaiian Native Plant Propagation Database
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://pdcs.ctahr.hawaii.edu:591/hawnprop/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Detailed information on the propagation of a wide range of Hawaiian plants.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 8.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
A yellow dye is obtained from the bark and roots[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
]. It is used for colouring clothes, especially those make from tapas cloth[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
].
Propagation
Seed - untreated fresh seed has germinated within 2 weeks[
399- Title
- Hawaiian Native Plant Propagation Database
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://pdcs.ctahr.hawaii.edu:591/hawnprop/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Detailed information on the propagation of a wide range of Hawaiian plants.
]. The germination rate ranges from 5 - 10%[
399- Title
- Hawaiian Native Plant Propagation Database
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://pdcs.ctahr.hawaii.edu:591/hawnprop/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Detailed information on the propagation of a wide range of Hawaiian plants.
].
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
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