Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nidiae
ID:
1542468

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Novon 28(3): 219. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023793

Common Names

  • Ocotea nidiae
  • Nidiae Ocotea
  • Nidiae Ocotea

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Description

Ocotea nidiae (also called Nidiae Ocotea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with short rhizomes. It is native to Peru, and is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea nidiae is used as a source of timber for furniture, construction, and fuel. It is also used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ocotea nidiae has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea nidiae is a small, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It requires well-drained soil and regular watering. It is also suitable for container cultivation.

Where to Find Ocotea nidiae

Ocotea nidiae can be found in Africa, particularly in Cameroon.

Ocotea nidiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea nidiae?

Ocotea nidiae

What is the family of Ocotea nidiae?

Lauraceae

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea nidiae?

Tropical forests

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,