Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Blumea 56: 214 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748721
Common Names
- Ocotea
- Montis-insulae Ocotea
- Ocotea montis-insulae
Description
Ocotea montis-insulae (also called Montis-insulae Ocotea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree with white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the temperate regions of South America and is commonly found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ocotea montis-insulae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ocotea montis-insulae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ocotea montis-insulae is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soils. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas.
Where to Find Ocotea montis-insulae
Ocotea montis-insulae is found in the tropical forests of South America.
Ocotea montis-insulae FAQ
What are the common names of Ocotea montis-insulae?
Island Ocotea
What is the native range of Ocotea montis-insulae?
Cuba
What type of habitat does Ocotea montis-insulae prefer?
Moist woods and rocky hillsides
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,