Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platyphylla
ID:
383964

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lundell) Rohwer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 112(3): 390. 1991 [29 Apr 1991]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383296

Common Names

  • Ocotea platyphylla
  • Platyphylla Ocotea
  • Broad-leaved Ocotea

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Synonyms

  • Nectandra platyphylla (Lundell) C.K.Allen [unknown]
  • Phoebe platyphylla Lundell [unknown]

Description

Ocotea platyphylla (also called Ocotea platyphylla, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea platyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ocotea platyphylla has small, white flowers that grow in umbels. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea platyphylla is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month with a balanced fertilizer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ocotea platyphylla

Ocotea platyphylla is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Ocotea platyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea platyphylla?

Ocotea platyphylla

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea platyphylla?

Ocotea platyphylla is native to Central and South America.

What are the common uses of Ocotea platyphylla?

Ocotea platyphylla is used for its medicinal properties, as a timber, and for its essential oils.

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-2386890: Based on the initial data import
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.
Jens Gunter Rohwer (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohwer' in the authors string.