Ochnaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida. The family contains 13 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
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Ochna pulchra Hook.
Ochna pulchra Hook. is a distinctively barked African tree that indicates Gifvel…
⚠️ Poisonous
Lophira lanceolata Tiegh. ex Keay
Lophira lanceolata is a small deciduous African tree used for construction, food…
Cespedesia spathulata (Ruiz & Pav.) Planch.
Cespedesia spathulata is the only species in the Ochnaceae genus Cespedesia, nat…
Ochna arborea Burch. ex DC.
Ochna arborea, the Cape redwood, is a tree in the Ochnaceae family native to eas…
Ochna serrulata (Hochst.) Walp.
Ochna serrulata is a South African native shrub cultivated ornamentally that has…
Ochnaceae plants belong to the Malpighiales order in the Plantae kingdom. has distinctive bark that peels in thin flakes to reveal creamy-white underbark; this appearance is similar to the bark of Corymbia maculata, guava, or Pride-of-India. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Ochnaceae is classified in the order Malpighiales, class Magnoliopsida, phylum Tracheophyta. As fruitlets develop, the sepals and receptacle enlarge and turn bright red, often giving the entire shrub a distinctly red appearance.
Yes, some Ochnaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Ochnaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
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