Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
747535

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.C.S.Assis & Mello-Silva

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 62: 89 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746868

Common Names

  • Ocotea pumila
  • Dwarf Ocotea
  • Small Ocotea

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Description

Ocotea pumila (also called 'Dwarf Ocotea', among many other common names) is a perennial, woody, twining vine native to Mexico and Central America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, in open woodlands, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea pumila is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ocotea pumila has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea pumila is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Ocotea pumila

Ocotea pumila is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

Ocotea pumila FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea pumila?

Ocotea pumila is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

What is the size of Ocotea pumila?

Ocotea pumila is a small species, with leaves reaching up to 10 cm in length.

What is the color of Ocotea pumila?

Ocotea pumila has greenish-yellow leaves with red veins.

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

Renato de Mello-Silva (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mello-Silva' in the authors string.
Leandro Assis (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.S.Assis' in the authors string.