Ocotea dominicana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Meisn.) R.A.Howard
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 62: 53 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071432
Common Names
- Ocotea
- Dominicana
- Ocotea dominicana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ocotea dominicana (also called Dominican ocote, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows to a height of up to 25 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Ocotea dominicana is used for its timber and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ocotea dominicana has small, white flowers, small, ovoid seeds, and small seedlings with two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ocotea dominicana is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Ocotea dominicana
Ocotea dominicana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central 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-17804647: Based on the initial data import
Richard Alden Howard (1917-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Howard' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.