Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odorifera
ID:
383471

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Rohwer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 20: 111 (1986):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382803

Common Names

  • Fragrant Ocotea
  • Ocotea
  • Fragrant Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Laurus odoratissima Steud. [invalid]
  • Laurus odorifera Vell. [unknown]
  • Laurus camelilla Willd. ex Meisn. [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne pretiosa latifolia Nees & Mart. [unknown]
  • Ocotea pretiosa Mez [unknown]
  • Aydendron suaveolens Nees [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne pretiosa longifolia Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Ocotea odorifera (also called White-barked Ocotea, 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 odorifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea odorifera 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 odorifera 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 odorifera

Ocotea odorifera 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 odorifera FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Ocotea odorifera?

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

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea odorifera?

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

What is the average lifespan of Ocotea odorifera?

The average lifespan of Ocotea odorifera 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2386075: Based on the initial data import
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Jens Gunter Rohwer (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohwer' in the authors string.