Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucoxylon
ID:
383488

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Laness.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Pl. Util. Col. Franç. : 158 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382820

Common Names

  • Ocotea leucoxylon
  • Leucoxylon Ocotea
  • Leucoxylon Ocotillo

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Synonyms

  • Laurus leucoxylon Sw. [unknown]
  • Laurus parviflora Sw. [unknown]
  • Ocotea lenticellata Lundell [unknown]
  • Ocotea lasseriana C.K.Allen [unknown]
  • Ocotea duotincta C.K.Allen [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne parviflora (Sw.) Nees [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne lindeniana A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne leucoxylon (Sw.) Nees [unknown]
  • Ocotea persulcata C.K.Allen [unknown]
  • Ocotea subsericea Standl. [unknown]
  • Ocotea subracemosa Mez [unknown]
  • Persea leucoxylon (Sw.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Phoebe parviflora (Sw.) Nees [unknown]
  • Phoebe membranacea Macfad. ex Griseb. [illegitimate]
  • Persea parviflora (Sw.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum parviflorum (Nees) Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne leucoxylon (Sw.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Ocotea leucoxylon elongata (Meisn.) M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne leucoxylon elongata Meisn. [deprecated]
  • Laurus exaltata lancifolia Poir. [unknown]
  • Nectandra longifolia A.Rich. [illegitimate]

Description

Ocotea leucoxylon (also called white-wood ocotea, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a straight trunk and glossy, dark green leaves. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea leucoxylon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ocotea leucoxylon has small white flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea leucoxylon is a slow-growing evergreen tree native to Brazil. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they reach a height of about 10 cm.

Where to Find Ocotea leucoxylon

Ocotea leucoxylon can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Ocotea leucoxylon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea leucoxylon?

Ocotea leucoxylon

What is the family of Ocotea leucoxylon?

Lauraceae

What is the common name of Ocotea leucoxylon?

White-wood ocotea

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-2386116: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Jean Marie Antoine de Lanessan (1843-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laness.' in the authors string.