Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulcata
ID:
384001

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vattimo-Gil

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 18-19: 58 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383333

Common Names

  • Ocotea sulcata
  • Sulcata Ocotea
  • Grooved Ocotea

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Description

Ocotea sulcata (also called Ocotea sulcata, 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 sulcata is used in traditional medicine, as an insect repellent, and as an ornamental plant. It has also been used to make furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea sulcata 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 sulcata is a tropical evergreen tree native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings in the summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Ocotea sulcata

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

Ocotea sulcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea sulcata?

Ocotea sulcata

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea sulcata?

Ocotea sulcata is native to Central and South America.

What are the common uses of Ocotea sulcata?

Ocotea sulcata 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-2386957: Based on the initial data import
Ida de Vattimo-Gil (1928-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vattimo-Gil' in the authors string.