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Ochna serrulata
Ochna is a genus comprising 86 species of evergreen trees, shrubs and shrublets belonging to the family Ochnaceae. These species are native to tropical woodlands of Africa or Asia. Species of this genus are usually called Ochnas or Mickey-mouse plants, a name coming from the shape of the drupelet fruit. The name of this genus comes from Greek Ochne, a word used by Homer and meaning wild pear.
Spotted on Jul 8, 2011
Submitted on Jul 16, 2011
4 Comments
They call it Mickey Mouse Plant in the US
looks like eyes starring!
Found the name in this site http://typicalgardener.wordpress.com/201...
Ginger plant with seed pods???