Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
persicifolia
ID:
383924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez & Donn.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 20: 10 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383256

Common Names

  • Ocotea Persicifolia
  • Peach-leaved Ocotea
  • Peachleaf Ocotea

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Description

Ocotea persicifolia (also called Peach-leaved Ocotea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown, with leathery leaves that are dark green on top and paler underneath. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in tropical and subtropical climates and can be found in lowland forests, montane forests, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea persicifolia is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It has also been used as an insect repellent and to make a fragrant oil. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ocotea persicifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea persicifolia is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best to water it regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Ocotea persicifolia

Ocotea persicifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Ocotea persicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea persicifolia?

Ocotea persicifolia

What is the family of Ocotea persicifolia?

Lauraceae

What is the habitat of Ocotea persicifolia?

It is found in tropical rainforests, from sea level to 1,500 m altitude.

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

John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:467521-1: Based on the initial data import