Back
Ochna serrulata Walp.
| Family Name: | Ochnaceae |
| Common Name: | Carnival Bush, Mickey-mouse Bush, Small-leafed Plane |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Maximum Height | 1.5 m to 2 m |
| Maximum Plant Spread / Crown Width | 1 m to 2 m |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Small to medium-sized shrub with a round, dense crown. |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves are narrow and elliptic (1-5 cm long, 0.5-1 cm wide). Leaf margin is lined with fine teeth. |
| Flowers | Sweetly scented, bright yellow flowers (2 cm wide) are composed of 5 round, widely spread petals and numerous yellow stamens. |
| Fruit | Pea-like fruits are initially green, turning to black at maturity. Each flower produces 1-5 fruits which are attached to the calyx (outermost layer of a flower). The calyx becomes bright red and swollen after the petals drop. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Fragrant (Flowers) |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Raised / Sunken Veins |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Brown |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Elliptical) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Serrulate |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
|---|
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32272 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6680 |
| Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |
