Ocotea corrugata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Novon 9(4): 574. 1999
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251068
Common Names
- Ocotea corrugata
- Corrugated Ocotea
- Wrinkled Ocotea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ocotea corrugata (also called corrugated 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 moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ocotea corrugata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ocotea corrugata is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ocotea corrugata is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be grown in a well-draining potting mix with perlite or pumice added for extra drainage.
Where to Find Ocotea corrugata
Ocotea corrugata can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Ocotea corrugata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ocotea corrugata?
Ocotea corrugata
What is the common name of Ocotea corrugata?
Corrugated ocotea
What is the natural habitat of Ocotea corrugata?
Tropical rainforests in 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50159693: 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.