Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
383457

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees & Mart.) Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 362 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382789

Common Names

  • Glauca Ocotea
  • Glauca Laurel
  • Glauca Mountain-Laurel

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Synonyms

  • Mespilodaphne glauca (Nees & Mart.) Meisn. [unknown]
  • Myginda brasiliensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Ocotea brevithyrsus Mez [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne sellowii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne glauca Nees & Mart. [unknown]
  • Ocotea sylvatica (Meisn.) Mez [unknown]
  • Ocotea glauca virescens (Meisn.) Mez [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne glauca virescens Meisn. [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne sylvatica Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Ocotea glauca (also called White-barked Ocotea, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to tropical regions of South America. It typically grows in lowland rainforests, and is often found in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea glauca is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea glauca is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It grows up to 15 m (50 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 glauca

Ocotea glauca is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Ocotea glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea glauca?

Ocotea glauca

What is the common name of Ocotea glauca?

Glaucous Ocotea

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea glauca?

Tropical rainforest

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 kew-2386046: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.