Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
botrantha
ID:
383532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rohwer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 112: 375 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382864

Common Names

  • Botrantha Ocotea
  • Cinnamon Tree
  • Cinnamonwood

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Synonyms

  • Persea matudae Lundell [unknown]

Description

Ocotea botrantha (also called Ocotea botrantha, 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 botrantha 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 botrantha 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 botrantha is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Ocotea botrantha

Ocotea botrantha is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and is found in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.

Ocotea botrantha FAQ

What is the common name of Ocotea botrantha?

Botrantha Ocotea

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea botrantha?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the scientific name of Ocotea botrantha?

Ocotea botrantha

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,

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