Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tristis
ID:
384016

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees & Mart.) Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 316 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383348

Common Names

  • Ocotea Tristis
  • Sad Ocotea
  • Sad-flowered Ocotea

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Synonyms

  • Mespilodaphne tristis (Nees & Mart.) Meisn. [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne cordata Meisn. [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne phillyreoides (Nees) Meisn. [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne rigens Meisn. [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne phillyraeoides oblonga Meisn. [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne phillyraeoides obovata Meisn. [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne tristis obovata Meisn. [unknown]
  • Ocotea aenea Mart. ex Nees [unknown]
  • Ocotea areolata Mez [unknown]
  • Ocotea cordata (Meisn.) Mez [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne phillyreoides Nees [unknown]
  • Ocotea phillyraeoides (Nees) Mez [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne tristis Nees & Mart. [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne tristis concolor Nees [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne tristis oblongifolia Nees [unknown]
  • Tetranthera racemosa Spreng. ex Nees [unknown]
  • Cryptocarya monticola Mart. ex Nees [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne rigens parvifolia Nees [unknown]
  • Ocotea nummularia (Meisn.) Mez [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne nummularia Meisn. [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne tristis ovalifolia Meisn. [illegitimate]
  • Mespilodaphne tristis subacuta Meisn. [illegitimate]
  • Oreodaphne tristis rotundifolia Nees [unknown]

Description

Ocotea tristis (also called Ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to the Guianas, Brazil, and Venezuela. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea tristis is small, white, and fragrant. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea tristis 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 tristis

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

Ocotea tristis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea tristis?

Ocotea tristis

What is the common name of Ocotea tristis?

Tristis laurel

Where does Ocotea tristis grow?

Ocotea tristis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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-2386991: 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.