Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wilhelminae
ID:
383782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vattimo-Gil

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Biol. 48: 954 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383114

Common Names

  • Ocotea wilhelminae
  • Wilhelmina's Ocotea
  • Wilhelmina's Laurel

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Description

Ocotea wilhelminae (also called Cacique, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching up to 20 m in height, with a trunk diameter of up to 40 cm. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea wilhelminae is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea wilhelminae is a small, white, fragrant flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, green and have a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea wilhelminae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Ocotea wilhelminae

Ocotea wilhelminae can be found in the Caribbean islands, including the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Ocotea wilhelminae FAQ

What is the growth rate of Ocotea wilhelminae?

Ocotea wilhelminae has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the preferred soil type for Ocotea wilhelminae?

Ocotea wilhelminae prefers well-drained, acidic soil.

What is the ideal temperature range for Ocotea wilhelminae?

Ocotea wilhelminae prefers temperatures between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

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,