Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Yasuda
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 484 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235743
Common Names
- Ocotea oppositifolia
- Opposite-leaved Ocotea
- Ocotea oppositifolia
Description
Ocotea oppositifolia (also called Opposite-leaved Ocotea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central Africa. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ocotea oppositifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ocotea oppositifolia has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ocotea oppositifolia is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 15°F (-9°C). It is also tolerant of salt spray.
Where to Find Ocotea oppositifolia
Ocotea oppositifolia is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests and woodlands.
Ocotea oppositifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ocotea oppositifolia?
Ocotea oppositifolia
What is the natural habitat of Ocotea oppositifolia?
Tropical Africa
What is the typical size of Ocotea oppositifolia?
Typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet
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,