Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macropoda
ID:
383684

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 348 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383016

Common Names

  • Large-pod Ocotea
  • Large-pod False-laurel
  • False-laurel

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Synonyms

  • Oreodaphne fenzliana Meisn. [unknown]
  • Persea macropoda Kunth [unknown]

Description

Ocotea macropoda (also called Big-footed Ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 25 m tall. It has a smooth, greyish bark and its leaves are leathery, oblong-lanceolate, and about 8 cm long. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea macropoda is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is also used as a food flavoring and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ocotea macropoda has small, white flowers that grow in umbels. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea macropoda 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 macropoda

Ocotea macropoda is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Ocotea macropoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea macropoda?

Ocotea macropoda

What is the common name of Ocotea macropoda?

Large-footed Ocotea

Where is Ocotea macropoda found?

Ocotea macropoda is found in the Andes Mountains of 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2386420: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.