Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dispersa
ID:
383710

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees & Mart.) Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 357 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383042

Common Names

  • Dispersed Ocotea
  • Dispersed False-laurel
  • False-laurel

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Synonyms

  • Oreodaphne dispersa Nees & Mart. [unknown]
  • Ocotea riedelii (Meisn.) Mez [unknown]
  • Ocotea rubiginosa Mez [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne riedelii Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Ocotea dispersa (also called Dispersed Ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 25 m tall. It has a smooth, greyish bark and its leaves are leathery, oblong-lanceolate, and about 8 cm long. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea dispersa is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is also used as a food flavoring and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea dispersa 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 dispersa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Ocotea dispersa

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

Ocotea dispersa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea dispersa?

Ocotea dispersa

What is the common name of Ocotea dispersa?

Dispersed Ocotea

Where is Ocotea dispersa found?

Ocotea dispersa is found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador

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 kew-2386457: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.