Lekkerbreek or “easy break”. This is the enjoyment the tree provides throughout the many months of our dry climate as the branches snap so easily. If I had to name the seven wonders of the botanical world in terms of God’s creative feats the Ochna pulchra would be included. Similar to the Ochna cinnabarina, the Ochna pulchra undergoes a metamorphosis from bare to sporting yellow flowers and then clusters of pinkish to expressive red Mickey Mouse faces with large black ears. Go and see for yourself!
– Helga Burger

I can understand where the “real” name of the Mickey Mouse tree comes from. Those who changed the name have no idea of trees (comics and movies). Maybe Ochna is the Latin name for Mickey. If you see the fruit of this tree you will have no doubt in your mind that this is it. Needless to describe it, if you know Mickey you will know. The flowers which cover the tree in yellow much later than its younger brother. They are spectacular but unfortunately disappear quite soon.
– Pompie Burger