Ocotea ambrensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
tro
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 35: 241 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280832
Common Names
- Ocotea ambrensis
- Ambre Ocotea
- Ambre False Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ocotea ambrensis (also called 'Ambrens Ocotea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It has white flowers and is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, where it grows in humid montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ocotea ambrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ocotea ambrensis has white, fragrant flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ocotea ambrensis is an evergreen tree native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seeds, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be kept moist until they germinate, which usually takes about 2-3 weeks. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location with regular watering.
Where to Find Ocotea ambrensis
Ocotea ambrensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Ocotea ambrensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ocotea ambrensis?
Ocotea ambrensis
What is the common name of Ocotea ambrensis?
Ocotea ambrensis
What is the family of Ocotea ambrensis?
Lauraceae
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
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77145736-1: Based on the initial data import