Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esmeraldana
ID:
383431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 58: 362. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382763

Common Names

  • Esmeraldana Ocotea
  • Ocotea esmeraldana
  • Ocotea

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Synonyms

  • Nectandra spumea Kubitzki [unknown]

Description

Ocotea esmeraldana (also called Emerald Ocotea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 10-20 m. It is found in moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea esmeraldana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea esmeraldana is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea esmeraldana is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It grows up to 20 m (65 feet) tall and has dark green, glossy leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruit is a small, red drupe. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, fertile soil and full sun.

Where to Find Ocotea esmeraldana

Ocotea esmeraldana can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Ocotea esmeraldana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea esmeraldana?

Ocotea esmeraldana

What is the common name of Ocotea esmeraldana?

Esmeralda Ocotea

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea esmeraldana?

It is found in tropical rainforests

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