Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tampicensis
ID:
1071177

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 3: 74 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001070515

Common Names

  • Ocotea tampicensis
  • Tampico Ocotea
  • Tampico-leaved Ocotea

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Uses & Benefits

Ocotea tampicensis is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces fragrant white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin disorders, as well as for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea tampicensis is white and fragrant. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea tampicensis is a medium-sized tree, up to 25 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 50 cm. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. It is cultivated as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, and is also used for timber and essential oils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ocotea tampicensis

Ocotea tampicensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

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,

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