Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentella
ID:
383993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sandwith

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1935: 130 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383325

Common Names

  • Ocotea tomentella
  • Tomentella Ocotea
  • Soft-woolly Ocotea

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Description

Ocotea tomentella (also called Ocotea tomentella, 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 tomentella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea tomentella is a small, white spikelet. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a triangular shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea tomentella is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant should be kept in a sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ocotea tomentella

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

Ocotea tomentella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea tomentella?

Ocotea tomentella

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea tomentella?

Ocotea tomentella is native to Central and South America.

What are the common uses of Ocotea tomentella?

Ocotea tomentella 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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