Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nilssonii
ID:
383519

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Allen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(5): 92 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382851

Common Names

  • Nilssonii Ocotea
  • Cinnamon Tree
  • Cinnamonwood

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Description

Ocotea nilssonii (also called Nilsson's Ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 25 m tall. It has a smooth, greyish bark and its leaves are leathery, oblong-lanceolate, and about 8 cm long. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea nilssonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea nilssonii 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 nilssonii 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 nilssonii

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

Ocotea nilssonii FAQ

What is the common name of Ocotea nilssonii?

Nilsson's Ocotea

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea nilssonii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What is the scientific name of Ocotea nilssonii?

Ocotea nilssonii

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,

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