Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigens
ID:
383946

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees & Mart.) Rohwer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 20: 215 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383278

Common Names

  • Ocotea rigens
  • Rigens Ocotea
  • Stiff Ocotea

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Synonyms

  • Oreodaphne rigens Nees & Mart. [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne rigens grandifolia Nees [unknown]
  • Mespilodaphne tristis major Meisn. [illegitimate]

Description

Ocotea rigens (also called Ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to the Guianas, Brazil, and Venezuela. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea rigens 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 rigens 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 rigens 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 rigens

Ocotea rigens can be found in the Caribbean islands, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

Ocotea rigens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea rigens?

Ocotea rigens

What is the family of Ocotea rigens?

Lauraceae

What is the habitat of Ocotea rigens?

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-2386860: 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.
Jens Gunter Rohwer (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohwer' in the authors string.