Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indecora
ID:
383416

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schott) Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 249 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382748

Common Names

  • Indecora Ocotea
  • Ocotea indecora
  • Ocotea

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Synonyms

  • Mespilodaphne indecora cannella Meisn. [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne indecora intermedia Meisn. [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne indecora laxa Meisn. [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne indecora minor Meisn. [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne indecora (Schott) Meisn. [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne indecora stricta Meisn. [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne indecora (Schott) Nees [unknown]
  • Persea indecora Schott [unknown]
  • Aiouea tenuiflora Nees ex Meisn. [unknown]
  • Aiouea tenuiflora Nees ex Mez [unknown]
  • Ceramocarpium maximilianum Nees [unknown]
  • Ocotea pretiosa indecora (Schott) Vattimo-Gil [unknown]

Description

Ocotea indecora (also called Undecorated Ocotea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 10-20 m. It is found in moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea indecora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and other digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea indecora is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea indecora is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and can be used as a ground cover or an accent plant.

Where to Find Ocotea indecora

Ocotea indecora can be found in Costa Rica and Panama.

Ocotea indecora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea indecora?

Ocotea indecora

What is the common name of Ocotea indecora?

Indecorous Ocotea

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea indecora?

It is found in tropical rainforests

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-2385982: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.