Ochna obtusata
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Summary
Source: WikipediaOchna 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.″
Description
A shrub.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Koniari
References (1)
- Kahlon, L. K. & Singh, R., 2019, Traditional knowledge & Dynamics of edible plants of primitive tribal group ‘Paudi Bhuyan’ with changing demography migration patterns in Northern Odisha. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge Vol 18(1), pp 7-15
