Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hartshorniana
ID:
1072223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hammel

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 67: 128 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001071561

Common Names

  • Ocotea hartshorniana
  • Hartshorn Ocotea
  • Hartshorn Laurel

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Description

Ocotea hartshorniana (also called Hartshorn ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 25 meters tall. It is native to Central America and is found in subtropical and tropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea hartshorniana is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea hartshorniana is white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and has a black color. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea hartshorniana is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central 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 hartshorniana

Ocotea hartshorniana is native to Central and South America, including parts of Mexico, 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,

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