Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruiz-Sanchez & Art.Castro
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Taxon 70: 752 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028255
Description
Otatea odam (also called Odam Otatea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is native to the Amazon rainforest, occurring in the Brazilian states of Pará and Amapá. It is found in lowland rainforest, terra firme, and várzea.
Uses & Benefits
Otatea odam is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Otatea odam are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Otatea odam is a tree that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Otatea odam
Otatea odam can be found in the tropical forests of Mexico.
Otatea odam FAQ
What is the scientific name of Otatea odam?
Otatea odam
What is the common name of Otatea odam?
Odam
What is the natural habitat of Otatea odam?
Tropical moist forests
Species in the Otatea genus
Otatea acuminata,
Otatea fimbriata,
Otatea glauca,
Otatea reynosoana,
Otatea ximenae,
Otatea carrilloi,
Otatea transvolcanica,
Otatea ramirezii,
Otatea rzedowskiorum,
Otatea victoriae,
Otatea nayeeri,
Otatea odam,
Otatea colombiana,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77219635-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].