Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neesiana
ID:
383515

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 25: 16 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382847

Common Names

  • Neesiana Ocotea
  • Cinnamon Tree
  • Cinnamonwood

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Synonyms

  • Nectandra neesiana Miq. [unknown]
  • Ocotea florulenta (Meisn.) Mez [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne confusa Meisn. [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne florulenta Meisn. [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne fallax Miq. [illegitimate]
  • Oreodaphne japurensis Meisn. [unknown]
  • Gymnobalanus sprucei Meisn. [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne japurensis egensis Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Ocotea neesiana (also called Ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to the Guianas, Brazil, and Venezuela. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea neesiana is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea neesiana is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure, and the seedlings are thin, grass-like shoots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea neesiana is a small evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, acidic soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best to start the seeds indoors in early spring and then transplant them outdoors after the last frost. It is also possible to take cuttings in late summer and root them in a moist medium.

Where to Find Ocotea neesiana

Ocotea neesiana is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Ocotea neesiana FAQ

What is the common name of Ocotea neesiana?

Nees' Ocotea

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea neesiana?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the scientific name of Ocotea neesiana?

Ocotea neesiana

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-2386156: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.