Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suaveolens
ID:
384040

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meisn.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hieron.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Bol. Acad. Nac. Ci. Republ. Argent. 4: 437 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383372

Common Names

  • Ocotea suaveolens
  • Suaveolens Ocotea
  • Ocotea

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Synonyms

  • Oreodaphne suaveolens Meisn. [unknown]
  • Ocotea suaveolens robusta Hassl. [unknown]
  • Strychnodaphne suaveolens (Meisn.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Ocotea suaveolens genuina Hassl. [invalid]

Description

Ocotea suaveolens (also called Fragrant Ocotea, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to Central America. It is a large tree with leathery leaves and fragrant flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests, often in areas with high rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea suaveolens is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea suaveolens is small, white, and fragrant. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea suaveolens is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 20 m. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Ocotea suaveolens

Ocotea suaveolens is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Ocotea suaveolens FAQ

What is the common name of Ocotea suaveolens?

Fragrant Ocotea

What is the distribution of Ocotea suaveolens?

It is found in the Venezuelan Andes

What is the habitat of Ocotea suaveolens?

It grows in montane forests

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

Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:467629-1: Based on the initial data import