Ramatana Champa - Golden Champa Tree
Ochna obtusata
Summary
Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Angiospermae
Class: Dicotyledonae
Order: Malphigiales
Family: Ochnaceae
Genus: Ochna
Species: O.obtusata
Scientific Name: Ochna obtusata DC.
Common Names:
English: Golden champa.
Hindi: Ramdhan champak.
Kannada: Ramatana champaka.
Description:
- Habit and Habitat: A woody small tree with terrestrial habitat.
- Distribution: Native to East India. Also distributed in South Africa, Western Ghats, and Maharashtra.
- Morphology:
Leaf: Simple, alternate, stipulate with long petioles.
Inflorescence: Axillary or lateral racemes.
Flower: yellow in colour, pedicels upto 2.5cm long.
Androceium: Stamens many, anthers long.
Fruit: A drupe.
Seeds: Bright red seed cup initially green, but turn jet black later. - Propagation: By seeds and wood cuttings.
- Importance: Drought tolerant. The bark decoction is used as a tonic. Used in treatment of asthama, diarrhoea and menstrual disorder. The paste of stem is applied on boils.
- Location: Botanical Garden.
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