Ochrosia elliptica
Elliptic Yellow Wood, Elliptic Yellowwood
Other regional names: Pokosola +1 more
- Pokosola
- Scarlet Wedge Apple
Also known as: Bleekeria calocarpa Hassk. +8 more
- Bleekeria calocarpa Hassk.
- Bleekeria elliptica (Labill.) Koidz.
- Bleekeria kalocarpa Hassk.
- Excavatia elliptica (Labill.) Markgr.
- Lactaria calocarpa (Hassk.) Hassk.
- Lactaria elliptica (Labill.) Kuntze
- Ochrosia calocarpa (Hassk.) Miq.
- Ochrosia elliptica f. syncarpa Boiteau
- Ochrosia noumeensis Baill. ex Guillaumin
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apocynaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Ochrosia elliptica (commonly known as Elliptic Yellow-Wood) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Originating in Australasia and the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Gilbert Is., Nauru, New Caledonia, Norfolk Is., Queensland, Vanuatu
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
China Southeast, Florida, Taiwan