Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meyendorffiana
ID:
1070916

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Mez

Source:
tro

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 314 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001070254

Common Names

  • Ocotea meyendorffiana
  • Meyendorff's Ocotea
  • Meyendorff Ocotea

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Description

Ocotea meyendorffiana (also called 'Meyendorff's Ocotea', among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen tree native to South America. It grows up to 15 meters in height and has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea meyendorffiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea meyendorffiana is yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea meyendorffiana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Ocotea meyendorffiana

Ocotea meyendorffiana is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

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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