Ocotea sambiranensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 470 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232491
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Ocotea sambiranensis (also called Sambirano ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Madagascar. It is an evergreen tree with lanceolate leaves that are typically 10–20 cm long and 2–3 cm wide. It is found in forests, thickets, and along streams in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Ocotea sambiranensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a natural air purifier.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ocotea sambiranensis is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped spore. The seedlings are small and green, with a single leaf emerging from the center.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ocotea sambiranensis is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Ocotea sambiranensis
Ocotea sambiranensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
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 tro-50071174: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.