Ochrosia elliptica

Labillardière

Sert. Austro-Caledon., 25, plate 30. 1824.

Common names: Elliptic yellowwood bloodhorn
IntroducedIllustrated
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Shrubs or trees 1–6(–8) m. Leaves: petiole 0.5–2(–3) cm, glabrous; blade elliptic to obovate, (5–)7–14 × 2–6 cm, sub­coriaceous, base cuneate, often decurrent on petiole, margins revolute, apex obtuse to broadly acute or rarely emarginate, sur­faces glabrous. Peduncles 1.3–7 cm, glabrous. Pedicels 1–2 mm, glabrous. Flowers: calyx lobes ovate, 1.5–2.5 mm, glabrous; corolla glabrous abaxially, glabrous or occasionally eglandular-pubescent adaxially, tube 5–7 × 1–1.5 mm, throat 3–4 × 1.5–2 mm, lobes spreading, obliquely oblong to oblan­ceolate, 6–7 × 2–2.5 mm. Drupes 3.5–4 × 2–2.5 cm. Seeds 8–11 × 6–8 mm includ­ing wing. 2n = 20.


Phenology: Flowering and fruiting year-round.
Habitat: Coastal strands, disturbed sites.
Elevation: 0–10 m.

Distribution

Introduced; Fla., Pacific Islands (Nauru, New Caledonia, Vanuatu), Australia.

Discussion

Ochrosia elliptica is occasionally planted as an orna­mental in coastal areas of southern Florida due to its salt tolerance and has become naturalized in Broward, Monroe, and Sarasota counties. The bright red fruits, which persist on the branches, are attractive but poisonous.

Selected References

None.

Lower Taxa

None.
... more about "Ochrosia elliptica"
David E. Lemke +
Labillardière +
Elliptic yellowwood +  and bloodhorn +
Fla. +, Pacific Islands (Nauru +, New Caledonia +, Vanuatu) +  and Australia. +
0–10 m. +
Coastal strands, disturbed sites. +
Flowering and fruiting year-round. +
Sert. Austro-Caledon., +
Introduced +  and Illustrated +
Ochrosia elliptica +
Ochrosia +
species +