Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squarrosa
ID:
384045

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 255 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383377

Common Names

  • Ocotea squarrosa
  • Squarrosa Ocotea
  • Ocotea

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Synonyms

  • Laurus pyrifolia Willd. ex Meisn. [invalid]
  • Nectandra pyrifolia Nees ex Meisn. [invalid]
  • Nectandra squarrosa Nees [unknown]
  • Nectandra squarrosa pyrifolia Nees [unknown]

Description

Ocotea squarrosa (also called Squarrose Ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Central America. It is a large tree with leathery leaves and fragrant flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often in areas with high rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea squarrosa is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea squarrosa 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 squarrosa 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 squarrosa

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

Ocotea squarrosa FAQ

What is the common name of Ocotea squarrosa?

Squarrose Ocotea

What is the distribution of Ocotea squarrosa?

It is found in the Venezuelan Andes

What is the habitat of Ocotea squarrosa?

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-2387039: 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 Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.