Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Novon 25: 354 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427181
Common Names
- Ocotea caesariata
- Caesariata Ocotea
- Caesariata
Description
Ocotea caesariata (also called Caesar's Ocotea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has simple, opposite leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ocotea caesariata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ocotea caesariata are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ocotea caesariata is a shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in well-draining soil. The plant prefers partial shade and should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Ocotea caesariata
Ocotea caesariata can be found in Mexico.
Ocotea caesariata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ocotea caesariata?
Ocotea caesariata
What is the common name of Ocotea caesariata?
Caesar's Ocotea
What is the family of Ocotea caesariata?
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,