Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lenitae
ID:
1276651

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 374 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275989

Common Names

  • Lenitae Ocotea
  • Lenitae's Ocotea
  • Ocotea Lenitae

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Description

Ocotea lenitae (also called Lenita's Ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree native to Central and South America. It is usually found in moist, forested areas, and is characterized by its large, green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea lenitae is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, and its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea lenitae is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Where to Find Ocotea lenitae

Ocotea hirtandra can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Ocotea lenitae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea lenitae?

Ocotea lenitae

What is the common name of Ocotea lenitae?

Lenitae

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea lenitae?

It is found in tropical rainforests of 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-50284939: 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.