16 February 2011

OCHNA KIRKII

This is an old plant with a very interesting common name Mickey Mouse Plant (synonym: Ochna thomasiana; Family: Ochnaceae). From experience, this shrub has no known pests and diseases problems here.

The yellow flowers are shed after pollination and give rise to cyan coloured fruits which gradually turn black. The cyan sepals also take on the same brilliant red over time to match the developing receptacle.