Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cujumary
ID:
383749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
in Buchner, Repert. 178 (1830).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383081

Common Names

  • Cujumary Ocotea
  • Cujumary False-laurel
  • False-laurel

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Synonyms

  • Oreodaphne macrothyrsus Meisn. [unknown]
  • Alseodaphne cujumary (Mart.) Kostel. [unknown]
  • Aniba cujumary (Mart.) A.Lyons [unknown]
  • Aydendron cujumary (Mart.) Nees [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne floribunda Benth. [illegitimate]

Description

Ocotea cujumary (also called Cacique Blanco, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching up to 20 m in height, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea cujumary is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea cujumary is a small, white to yellowish-white flower with a short, tubular corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, unbranched stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea cujumary can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate wet soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Ocotea cujumary

Ocotea cujumary can be found in the Caribbean islands, including Cuba and the Bahamas.

Ocotea cujumary FAQ

What is the growth rate of Ocotea cujumary?

Ocotea cujumary has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the preferred soil type for Ocotea cujumary?

Ocotea cujumary prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature range for Ocotea cujumary?

Ocotea cujumary prefers temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

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,