Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lherminieri
ID:
391233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
ksu

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 273 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390565

Common Names

  • Lherminier's Ocotea
  • Lherminier's Ocotea Tree
  • Lherminier's Ocotea Shrub

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Description

Ocotea lherminieri (also called Lherminier's Ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of perennial flowering plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea lherminieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes. It can also be used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ocotea lherminieri has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea lherminieri is a tropical plant that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Ocotea lherminieri

Ocotea lherminieri is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Ocotea lherminieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea lherminieri?

Ocotea lherminieri

What is the common name of Ocotea lherminieri?

Lherminier's ocotea

What is the native range of Ocotea lherminieri?

Brazil

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,