Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curucutuensis
ID:
391246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baitello

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Brasil. 15: 448 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390578

Common Names

  • Ocotea curucutuensis
  • Curucutu Ocotea
  • Curucutu Laurel

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Description

Ocotea curucutuensis (also called 'Curucutu Ocotea', among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen tree native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea curucutuensis is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ocotea curucutuensis has small, yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea curucutuensis is a tropical plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Ocotea curucutuensis

Ocotea curucutuensis is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Ocotea curucutuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea curucutuensis?

Ocotea curucutuensis

What is the common name of Ocotea curucutuensis?

Brazilian guaiacwood

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea curucutuensis?

It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil

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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