Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sperata
ID:
749377

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.L.R.Moraes & van der Werff

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 16: 149 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748710

Common Names

  • Ocotea
  • Sperata Ocotea
  • Ocotea sperata

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Description

Ocotea sperata (also called Sperata Ocotea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree with white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the temperate regions of South America and is commonly found in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea sperata is a medicinal plant that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. It is known for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and diuretic properties. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea sperata is a small, white flower with yellowish-green veins. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea sperata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. The plants should be kept moist and in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained, humus-rich soil and kept moist and in partial shade.

Where to Find Ocotea sperata

Ocotea sperata is found in the tropical forests of South America.

Ocotea sperata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea sperata?

Ocotea sperata

What is the common name of Ocotea sperata?

Sperata Ocotea

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea sperata?

Subtropical and tropical regions of South America

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

Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.
Pedro Luís Rodrigues de Moraes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.L.R.Moraes' in the authors string.