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.
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.