Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
meziana
ID:
383482

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Allen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 26: 360 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382814

Common Names

  • Ocotea meziana
  • Mezian Ocotea
  • Mezian Ocotillo

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Description

Ocotea meziana (also called Brazilian-nut, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to tropical regions of South America. It typically grows in lowland rainforests, and is often found in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea meziana 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

The flower of Ocotea meziana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea meziana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a moist, well-drained soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to keep them healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Ocotea meziana

Ocotea meziana is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and is found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.

Ocotea meziana FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Ocotea meziana?

Ocotea meziana prefers temperatures between 18-25°C (64-77°F)

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea meziana?

Ocotea meziana is found in wetlands, marshes, and slow-moving streams.

What is the average lifespan of Ocotea meziana?

The average lifespan of Ocotea meziana is 5-7 years.

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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