Ocotea congregata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9(4): 574. 1999
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251059
Common Names
- Congregata Ocotea
- Ocotea Congregata
- Congregata Ocotea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ocotea congregata (also called clustered ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Central and South America. It has large, leathery leaves and small, white flowers, and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ocotea congregata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ocotea congregata are yellow and have a tubular corolla. The seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ocotea congregata is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Ocotea congregata
Ocotea congregata can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Ocotea congregata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ocotea congregata?
Ocotea congregata
What is the natural habitat of Ocotea congregata?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
What are the common names of Ocotea congregata?
Congregated ocotea, Congregated false malmea
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50159660: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.