Bloodhorn
Ochrosia elliptica, Fam. Apocynaceae
Shrub or small tree to 4m tall, glabrous.
| Weed Category: | |
| Weed: | No |
| Form or habit: | Shrub, Small tree |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Leaf: | Whorls of three, glossy, elliptic to slightly oblanceolate, 5–14 x 2–5cm, attenuate to petiole, obtuse to rounded, rarely very slightly and shortly acuminate. Venation of numerous, parallel, secondary veins linking to a strong marginal vein. Petiole 0.5–2 cm long. |
| Flower conspicuous: | Conspicuous |
| Flower colour: |
White |
| Flower description: | Axillary, subterminal cyme with a few, dense, white flowers, floral tube 9–10mm long with narrowly oblong lobes, 6–7mm long. Peduncle 2–7cm long. |
| Fruit conspicuous: | Conspicuous |
| Fruit colour: |
Red |
| Fruit: | |
| Fruit description: | Red, pair of of ellipsoidal drupes, 3–4cm long, pointed at both ends, with a longitudinal ridge along both sides. |
| Habitat: | Coastal dune, open forest, woodland. |
| Distribution | Queensland, New South Wales, Pacific Islands. |
| Food source for: | |
| Toxicity: | No toxicity known |
| Origin: | Australia, Pacific Islands. |
| Notes: | Prefers sandy soils. |
| Information sources: | PlantNET (2022) Ochrosia elliptica Labill. FloraOnline. |
