Ocotea beekmanii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Novon 22(1): 98 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001148
Common Names
- Ocotea Beekmanii
- Beekman's Ocotea
- Beekman's False Cinnamon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ocotea beekmanii (also called Beekman's Ocotea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in the understory of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ocotea beekmanii is used as a medicinal plant, as well as for timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ocotea beekmanii has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ocotea beekmanii is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Ocotea beekmanii
Ocotea beekmanii is native to Central America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the region.
Ocotea beekmanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ocotea beekmanii?
Ocotea beekmanii
What type of plant is Ocotea beekmanii?
Tropical tree
Where does Ocotea beekmanii grow?
Peruvian Andes
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,