Ocotea scalariformis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 355 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383362
Common Names
- Ocotea scalariformis
- Scalariformis Ocotea
- Ocotea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ocotea scalariformis (also called Ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to the Guianas, Brazil, and Venezuela. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and wet montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ocotea scalariformis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ocotea scalariformis is small, white, and fragrant. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ocotea scalariformis is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 20 m. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Ocotea scalariformis
Ocotea scalariformis is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Ocotea scalariformis FAQ
What is the common name of Ocotea scalariformis?
Scalariform Ocotea
What is the distribution of Ocotea scalariformis?
It is found in the Venezuelan Andes
What is the habitat of Ocotea scalariformis?
It grows in montane forests
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
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:328289-2: Based on the initial data import