Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ceanothifolia
ID:
383607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 365 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382939

Common Names

  • Ocotea ceanothifolia
  • Ceanothifolia Ocotea
  • Ceanothifolia Ocotillo

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Synonyms

  • Mespilodaphne ceanothifolia Nees [unknown]
  • Persea ceanothifolia Mart. ex Nees [invalid]

Description

Ocotea ceanothifolia (also called Ocotea ceanothifolia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea ceanothifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea ceanothifolia 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 ceanothifolia is a slow-growing evergreen tree native to Brazil. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they reach a height of about 10 cm.

Where to Find Ocotea ceanothifolia

Ocotea ceanothifolia can be found in wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Ocotea ceanothifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea ceanothifolia?

Ocotea ceanothifolia

What is the common name of Ocotea ceanothifolia?

Ceanothifolia Ocotea

What is the habitat of Ocotea ceanothifolia?

It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and canyons.

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,

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