Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spixiana
ID:
384051

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 260 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383383

Common Names

  • Ocotea spixiana
  • Spixiana Ocotea
  • Ocotea

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Synonyms

  • Oreodaphne spixiana Nees [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne rufo-tomentosa Meisn. [unknown]
  • Ocotea rufotomentosa Mart. ex Nees [unknown]
  • Aperiphracta martiana Nees [unknown]
  • Ocotea spixiana goyazensis Mez [invalid]

Description

Ocotea spixiana (also called Spix's Ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows up to 20 meters tall and has a straight trunk with a diameter of up to 40 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea spixiana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea spixiana is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea spixiana is a tropical evergreen tree that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, the seeds should be soaked overnight in warm water and then sown in a container filled with a well-draining potting mix. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a container filled with a well-draining potting mix. Once established, it prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Ocotea spixiana

Ocotea spixiana is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Ocotea spixiana FAQ

What is the common name of Ocotea spixiana?

Spix's Ocotea

What is the distribution of Ocotea spixiana?

It is found in the Venezuelan Andes

What is the habitat of Ocotea spixiana?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2387051: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.