Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fistulosa
ID:
1042835

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
tro

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Novon 22: 101 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042173

Common Names

  • Ocotea fistulosa
  • Fistulosa Ocotea
  • Tubular Ocotea

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Description

Ocotea fistulosa (also called Brazilian Sassafras, among many other common names) is a small tree with fragrant bark and white flowers. It is native to South America and typically grows in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea fistulosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Ocotea fistulosa has a white spathe and a yellow spadix. Seeds: The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea fistulosa is a small, evergreen shrub native to China. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist. Once established, Ocotea fistulosa requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Ocotea fistulosa

Ocotea fistulosa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India and Sri Lanka.

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,