Ocotea antioquiensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Novon 25: 348 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001668
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Ocotea antioquiensis (also called Antioquia ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is a shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of 5–7 m. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil. It is found in wet forests, from sea level to 1,200 m altitude.
Uses & Benefits
Ocotea antioquiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ocotea antioquiensis has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ocotea antioquiensis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems, and place them in a container filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm place with indirect sunlight. The cuttings should take root within a few weeks. For cultivation, Ocotea antioquiensis prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Ocotea antioquiensis
Ocotea antioquiensis is native to the Caribbean region, particularly in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico.
Ocotea antioquiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ocotea antioquiensis?
Ocotea antioquiensis
What is the common name of Ocotea antioquiensis?
Antioquian Ocotea
What is the natural habitat of Ocotea antioquiensis?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and 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,