Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
darcyi
ID:
1257745

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
tro

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Novon 11: 505 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257083

Common Names

  • Darcyi Ocotea
  • Ocotea darcyi
  • Darcyi Ocotea

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Description

Ocotea darcyi (also called Darcyi Ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is an evergreen tree with elliptic leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea darcyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ocotea darcyi has small, white flowers that are tubular in shape and grow in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea darcyi is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It is relatively easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is best grown in full sun, but can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or air layering.

Where to Find Ocotea darcyi

Ocotea darcyi is native to Mexico.

Ocotea darcyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea darcyi?

Ocotea darcyi

What is the common name of Ocotea darcyi?

Darcyi Ocotea

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea darcyi?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50183274: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.