Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
737512

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees & Mart.) Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 317 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000736845

Common Names

  • Pulchella Ocotea
  • Pulchella Cinnamon Tree
  • Pulchella Cinnamonwood

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Description

Ocotea pulchella (also called beautiful ocotea, among many other common names) is a evergreen tree native to South America. It has leathery leaves and produces small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea pulchella is a small, yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea pulchella is a tropical evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, Ocotea pulchella prefers partial sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ocotea pulchella

Ocotea pulchella is native to South America and is found in tropical forests.

Ocotea pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea pulchella?

Ocotea pulchella

What is the common name of Ocotea pulchella?

Beautiful Ocotea

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea pulchella?

It is found in moist, well-drained soils in mountain valleys and on slopes

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,