Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malcomberi
ID:
1224323

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 467 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223661

Common Names

  • Malcomber's Ocotea
  • Ocotea Malcomberi
  • Malcomber's Laurel

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Uses & Benefits

Ocotea malcomberi is used in perfumes, cosmetics, and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ocotea malcomberi has small, yellow-green flowers with a distinctive labellum. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea malcomberi is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For best results, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Ocotea malcomberi

Ocotea malcomberi is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America and can be found in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Ocotea malcomberi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea malcomberi?

Ocotea malcomberi

What are the common names of Ocotea malcomberi?

No common names are known for this plant

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea malcomberi?

Ocotea malcomberi is found in humid tropical forests in South America

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 tro-50038732: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.