Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
383931

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 370 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383263

Common Names

  • Ocotea Pauciflora
  • Few-flowered Ocotea
  • Few-flowered-leaved Ocotea

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Synonyms

  • Oreodaphne pauciflora Nees [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne diospyrifolia incompta Meisn. [unknown]
  • Ocotea laxiflora (Meisn.) Mez [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne paraensis Meisn. [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne laxiflora Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Ocotea pauciflora (also called Few-flowered Ocotea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown, with leathery leaves that are dark green on top and paler underneath. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in tropical and subtropical climates and can be found in lowland forests, montane forests, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea pauciflora is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It has also been used as an insect repellent and to make a fragrant oil. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ocotea pauciflora has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea pauciflora is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best to water it regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Ocotea pauciflora

Ocotea pauciflora can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Ocotea pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea pauciflora?

Ocotea pauciflora

What is the family of Ocotea pauciflora?

Lauraceae

What is the habitat of Ocotea pauciflora?

It is found in tropical rainforests, from sea level to 1,500 m altitude.

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-2386838: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.