Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
celastroides
ID:
383606

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Mez

Source:
ksu

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 275 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382938

Common Names

  • Ocotea celastroides
  • Celastroides Ocotea
  • Celastroides Ocotillo

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Synonyms

  • Oreodaphne celastroides Meisn. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea celastroides 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 celastroides is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Ocotea celastroides

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

Ocotea celastroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea celastroides?

Ocotea celastroides

What is the common name of Ocotea celastroides?

Celastroid Ocotea

What is the habitat of Ocotea celastroides?

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,

References

Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:171576-2: Based on the initial data import