Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminatissima
ID:
383631

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lundell) Rohwer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 112(3): 379. 1991 [29 Apr 1991]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382963

Common Names

  • Ocotea acuminatissima
  • Very-pointed Ocotea
  • Very-pointed Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Phoebe acuminatissima Lundell [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum acutatum Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum siltepecanum (Lundell) Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Phoebe saxchanalensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Phoebe siltepecana Lundell [unknown]

Description

Ocotea acuminatissima (also called Acuminatissima 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 acuminatissima is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea acuminatissima is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea acuminatissima 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 acuminatissima

Ocotea acuminatissima can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Ocotea acuminatissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea acuminatissima?

Ocotea acuminatissima

What is the common name of Ocotea acuminatissima?

Acuminatissima Ocotea

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea acuminatissima?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2386346: Based on the initial data import
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.
Jens Gunter Rohwer (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohwer' in the authors string.