Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
384048

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 2: 466 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383380

Common Names

  • Ocotea splendens
  • Splendens Ocotea
  • Ocotea

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Synonyms

  • Ocotea citrifolia Mez [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne splendens Meisn. [unknown]
  • Ocotea globifera Mez [unknown]
  • Ocotea dissimilis C.K.Allen [unknown]

Description

Ocotea splendens (also called Splendid Ocotea, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It has a straight trunk, a round crown, and dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea splendens 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 splendens 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 splendens

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

Ocotea splendens FAQ

What is the common name of Ocotea splendens?

Splendid Ocotea

What is the distribution of Ocotea splendens?

It is found in the Venezuelan Andes

What is the habitat of Ocotea splendens?

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-2387041: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.