Ochrosia glomerata

Ochrosia glomerata is a species of tree in the family Apocynaceae.

Ochrosia glomerata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Ochrosia
Species:
O. glomerata
Binomial name
Ochrosia glomerata
Synonyms[2]
  • Cerbera glomerata Zipp. ex Blume
  • Lactaria glomerata (Blume) Koidz.
  • Neisosperma glomeratum (Blume) Fosberg & Sachet
  • Pseudochrosia glomerata Blume

Description

Ochrosia glomerata grows as a tree up to 30 metres (100 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 30 centimetres (12 in). The bark is pale greyish brown to blackish brown. Inflorescences bear up to four fragrant flowers. The flowers feature a white corolla.[3]

Distribution and habitat

Ochrosia glomerata is native to Borneo, the Philippines, islands of eastern Indonesia, New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.[1] Its habitat is primary and secondary forests from sea-level to 900 metres (3,000 ft) altitude.[3]

References
  1. IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group & Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) (2019). "Ochrosia glomerata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T156218669A156218671. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  2. "Ochrosia glomerata". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  3. Middleton, David J. (September 2004). "Ochrosia glomerata (Blume) Valeton [synonym]". In Soepadmo, E.; Saw, L. G.; Chung, R. C. K. (eds.). Tree Flora of Sabah and Sarawak. (free online from the publisher, lesser resolution scan PDF versions). 5. Forest Research Institute Malaysia. p. 45. ISBN 983-2181-59-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 31 July 2013.


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