Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alaris
ID:
1411396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Doweld

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 379(1): 83. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423861


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Description

Ocotea alaris (also called Ocotea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 meters tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America and is found in tropical moist forests and tropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea alaris is used as a source of firewood and timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea alaris is a small, white, fragrant flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea alaris can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ocotea alaris

Ocotea alaris is native to tropical Africa.

Ocotea alaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea alaris?

Ocotea alaris

What is the common name of Ocotea alaris?

Alar ocotea

Where is Ocotea alaris found?

Ocotea alaris is found in South America.

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

Alexander B. Doweld (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doweld' in the authors string.