Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
1235157

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
tro

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 481 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234495

Common Names

  • Ocotea multiflora
  • Many-flowered Ocotea
  • Brazilian Ocotea

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Description

Ocotea multiflora (also called Many-flowered Ocotea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has glossy green leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea multiflora is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ocotea multiflora has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seed pods. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea multiflora is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ocotea multiflora

Ocotea multiflora is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.

Ocotea multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea multiflora?

Ocotea multiflora

What is the common name of Ocotea multiflora?

Multi-flowered Ocotea

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea multiflora?

Ocotea multiflora is native to tropical 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-50079347: 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.