Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
383528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vattimo-Gil

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 18-19: 302 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382860

Common Names

  • Bicolor Ocotea
  • Cinnamon Tree
  • Cinnamonwood

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Description

Ocotea bicolor (also called Ocotea bicolor, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ocotea bicolor has small white flowers that are arranged in panicles. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea bicolor is a small evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, acidic soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best to start the seeds indoors in early spring and then transplant them outdoors after the last frost. It is also possible to take cuttings in late summer and root them in a moist medium.

Where to Find Ocotea bicolor

Ocotea bicolor is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Ocotea bicolor FAQ

What is the common name of Ocotea bicolor?

Bicolor Ocotea

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea bicolor?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the scientific name of Ocotea bicolor?

Ocotea bicolor

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,