Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zahamenensis
ID:
1281691

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
tro

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 35: 273 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281029

Common Names

  • Ocotea zahamenensis
  • Zahamenensis Ocotea
  • Zahamenensis Lauraceae

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Description

Ocotea zahamenensis (also called Zahamen Ocotea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in open grasslands, desert scrub, and dry washes.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea zahamenensis has been used as a source of timber for furniture and construction, and its essential oils are used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea zahamenensis is a white-yellowish color with a tubular shape and a pleasant scent. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea zahamenensis is a slow-growing evergreen tree native to Brazil. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). Germination usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Ocotea zahamenensis

Ocotea zahamenensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest region of the country.

Ocotea zahamenensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea zahamenensis?

Ocotea zahamenensis

Where is Ocotea zahamenensis native to?

Central Asia

What type of plant is Ocotea zahamenensis?

Tree

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 tro-50311544: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.