Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees & Mart.) Mez
Source:
cmp
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 243 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382964
Common Names
- Ocotea aciphylla
- Needle-leaf Ocotea
- Needle-leaf Laurel
Synonyms
- Ocotea fulvifolia C.K.Allen [unknown]
- Ocotea maguireana C.K.Allen [unknown]
- Ocotea costulata (Nees) Mez [unknown]
- Ocotea finium C.K.Allen [unknown]
- Oreodaphne aciphylla Nees & Mart. [unknown]
- Oreodaphne neesiana Meisn. [unknown]
- Ocotea roraimae Mez [unknown]
- Ocotea sericiflora C.K.Allen [unknown]
- Phoebe rivularis Vattimo-Gil [unknown]
- Ocotea rhynchophylla (Meisn.) Mez [unknown]
- Nectandra regnellii Meisn. [unknown]
- Nectandra rhynchophylla Meisn. [unknown]
- Ocotea aciphylla chimantaensis C.K.Allen [unknown]
- Oreodaphne costulata Nees [unknown]
- Ocotea aciphylla robusta Mez [invalid]
Description
Ocotea aciphylla (also called Aciphylla Ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in wet forests, usually in areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Ocotea aciphylla is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ocotea aciphylla is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ocotea aciphylla is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can reach up to 25 m in height and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.
Where to Find Ocotea aciphylla
Ocotea aciphylla is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ocotea aciphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ocotea aciphylla?
Ocotea aciphylla
What is the common name of Ocotea aciphylla?
Aciphylla Ocotea
What is the natural habitat of Ocotea aciphylla?
It is native to tropical South America
Species in the Ocotea genus
Ocotea haberi,
Ocotea holdridgeana,
Ocotea hilariana,
Ocotea heydeana,
Ocotea hueckii,
Ocotea harrisii,
Ocotea guianensis,
Ocotea guatemalensis,
Ocotea lanata,
Ocotea itatiaiae,
Ocotea huberi,
Ocotea insularis,
Ocotea inhauba,
Ocotea indecora,
Ocotea imrayana,
Ocotea hypoglauca,
Ocotea foetens,
Ocotea foeniculacea,
Ocotea fendleri,
Ocotea felix,
Ocotea fasciculata,
Ocotea esmeraldana,
Ocotea erectifolia,
Ocotea endresiana,
Ocotea elegans,
Ocotea jorge-escobarii,
Ocotea gracilis,
Ocotea gracilipes,
Ocotea gordonii,
Ocotea gomezii,
Ocotea glomerata,
Ocotea glaucosericea,
Ocotea laetevirens,
Ocotea froesii,
Ocotea fulvescens,
Ocotea glaucophylla,
Ocotea glabra,
Ocotea glauca,
Ocotea gabonensis,
Ocotea martinicensis,
Ocotea obovata,
Ocotea maranguapensis,
Ocotea megacarpa,
Ocotea magnilimba,
Ocotea olivacea,
Ocotea odorifera,
Ocotea moschata,
Ocotea mollicella,
Ocotea micans,
Ocotea meziana,
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata,
Actinodaphne albifrons,
Actinodaphne amabilis,
Actinodaphne ambigua,
Actinodaphne archboldiana,
Actinodaphne areolata,
Actinodaphne bicolor,
Actinodaphne borneensis,
Actinodaphne bourdillonii,
Actinodaphne bourneae,
Actinodaphne brassii,
Actinodaphne caesia,
Actinodaphne campanulata,
Actinodaphne candolleana,
Actinodaphne celebica,
Actinodaphne cinerea,
Actinodaphne concinna,
Actinodaphne concolor,
Actinodaphne corymbosa,
Actinodaphne crassa,
Actinodaphne cupularis,
Actinodaphne diversifolia,
Actinodaphne dolichophylla,
Actinodaphne elegans,
Actinodaphne ellipticibacca,
Actinodaphne engleriana,
Actinodaphne ferruginea,
Actinodaphne forrestii,
Actinodaphne fragilis,
Actinodaphne fuliginosa,
Actinodaphne furfuracea,
Actinodaphne glabra,
Actinodaphne glauca,
Actinodaphne glaucina,
Actinodaphne glomerata,
Actinodaphne gracilis,
Actinodaphne henryi,
Actinodaphne hirsuta,
Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla,
Actinodaphne javanica,
Actinodaphne johorensis,
Actinodaphne kinabaluensis,
Actinodaphne koshepangii,
Actinodaphne kostermansii,
Actinodaphne kweichowensis,
Actinodaphne lanata,
Actinodaphne lanceolata,
Actinodaphne latifolia,
Actinodaphne lawsonii,
Actinodaphne lecomtei,