Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
valerioana
ID:
384009

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) W.C.Burger

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. , n.s., 23: 96 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383341

Common Names

  • Ocotea valerioana
  • Valerioana Ocotea
  • Valerio's Ocotea

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Synonyms

  • Phoebe valerioana Standl. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum smithianum Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum valerianum (Standl.) Kosterm. [unknown]
  • Nectandra austinii C.K.Allen [unknown]
  • Phoebe smithii C.K.Allen [unknown]

Description

Ocotea valerioana (also called Ocotea valerioana, 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 valerioana is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea valerioana 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 valerioana is a tropical evergreen tree that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, the seeds should be soaked overnight in warm water and then sown in a container filled with a well-draining potting mix. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a container filled with a well-draining potting mix. Once established, it prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Ocotea valerioana

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

Ocotea valerioana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea valerioana?

Ocotea valerioana

What is the family of Ocotea valerioana?

Lauraceae

What is the common name of Ocotea valerioana?

Valerio's ocotea

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-2386975: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
William Carl Burger (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Burger' in the authors string.