Ocotea holdridgeana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.C.Burger
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. , n.s., 23: 83 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382718
Common Names
- Holdridge's Ocotea
- Ocotea holdridgeana
- Ocotea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ocotea holdridgeana (also called Holdridge's ocotea, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen tree that grows to a height of 15 m. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, shady areas such as riverbanks and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ocotea holdridgeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and other digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ocotea holdridgeana has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ocotea holdridgeana is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and can be used as a ground cover or an accent plant.
Where to Find Ocotea holdridgeana
Ocotea holdridgeana can be found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Ocotea holdridgeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ocotea holdridgeana?
Ocotea holdridgeana
What is the family of Ocotea holdridgeana?
Lauraceae
What is the common name of Ocotea holdridgeana?
Holdridge's ocotea
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-2385936: Based on the initial data import
William Carl Burger (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Burger' in the authors string.