Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
terciopelo
ID:
383995

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Allen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 15: 75 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383327

Common Names

  • Ocotea terciopelo
  • Terciopelo Ocotea
  • Velvet Ocotea

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Description

Ocotea terciopelo (also called Ocotea terciopelo, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea terciopelo 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 terciopelo can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Ocotea terciopelo

Ocotea terciopelo is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Ocotea terciopelo FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea terciopelo?

Ocotea terciopelo

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea terciopelo?

Ocotea terciopelo is native to Central and South America.

What are the common uses of Ocotea terciopelo?

Ocotea terciopelo is used for its medicinal properties, as a timber, and for its essential oils.

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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