Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pittieri
ID:
383955

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) van der Werff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 23: 92. 1990

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383287

Common Names

  • Ocotea pittieri
  • Pittieri Ocotea
  • Pittier's Ocotea

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Synonyms

  • Phoebe pittieri Mez [unknown]
  • Cinnamomum pittieri (Mez) Kosterm. [unknown]

Description

Ocotea pittieri (also called Pittier's Ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Lauraceae family. It is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, and Peru. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea pittieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ocotea pittieri has small, white flowers that grow in umbels. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea pittieri 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 pittieri

Ocotea pittieri is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Ocotea pittieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea pittieri?

Ocotea pittieri

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea pittieri?

Ocotea pittieri is native to Central America and northern South America.

What are the common uses of Ocotea pittieri?

Ocotea pittieri is used for its medicinal properties, as a timber, and for its essential oils.

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-2386878: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.