Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
1070937

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Mez

Source:
tro

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 373 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001070275

Common Names

  • Ocotea spectabilis
  • Spectabilis Ocotea
  • Ocotea Spectabilis

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Description

Ocotea spectabilis (also called Spectacular Ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It grows up to 20 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm. It is found in lowland and montane wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea spectabilis is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as diarrhea, dysentery, and skin diseases. It is also used as a tonic and stimulant. In addition, it has been used as a folk remedy to treat headaches, rheumatism, and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ocotea spectabilis has small, white flowers with yellowish centers and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea spectabilis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Ocotea spectabilis

Ocotea spectabilis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-17800317: Based on the initial data import
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.