Red Ironwood
Ochna holstii Engl.
Ochna holstii, commonly known as Red Ironwood, is a species in the Ochnaceae family. It was first described in 1894 by Engler. This plant is native to several regions in Africa, including Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zaïre, and Zimbabwe, as well as the South African provinces of Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Northern Provinces, and Swaziland.
Description
Ochna holstii belongs to the genus Ochna and is part of the Ochnaceae family. Its common name, Red Ironwood, is used in English and other local languages. The species is widely distributed across various African countries, particularly in sub-Saharan regions. It was formally published in 1894 by the botanist Engler. The plant is known for its occurrence in a range of habitats across its native range, spanning from East to Southern Africa.
Other common names
Red Ironwood
Distribution
Global · Burundi · Cape Provinces · Ethiopia · Kenya · KwaZulu-Natal · Malawi · Mozambique · Northern Provinces · Rwanda · Sudan · Swaziland · Tanzania · Uganda · Zambia · Zaïre · Zimbabwe
Synonyms
Ochna acutifoliaOchna chirindicaOchna densicomaOchna longipesOchna keniensisOchnella densicomaOchna shirensisOchna prunifoliaOchna proceraBiramella holstiiDiporidium acutifoliumDiporidium holstiiDiporidium prunifolium
