Status:
valid
Authors:
R.A.Howard
Source:
ksu
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 62: 50 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382998
Common Names
- Ocotea alpina
- Alpine Ocotea
- Alpine Laurel
Description
Ocotea alpina (also called Alpina Ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in wet forests, usually in areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Ocotea alpina is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-fungal properties, and is also used as a food flavoring and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ocotea alpina is a small, white spikelet. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a triangular shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ocotea alpina is a slow-growing evergreen tree native to Brazil. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they reach a height of about 10 cm.
Where to Find Ocotea alpina
Ocotea alpina is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ocotea alpina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ocotea alpina?
Ocotea alpina
What is the common name of Ocotea alpina?
Alpine Ocotea
What is the natural habitat of Ocotea alpina?
It is native to tropical 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,