Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
384008

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Mart. ex B.D.Jacks.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 2: 327, 364 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383340

Common Names

  • Ocotea velutina
  • Velutina Ocotea
  • Velvety Ocotea

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Synonyms

  • Ocotea brasiliensis Coe-Teix. [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne velutina Nees [unknown]
  • Aperiphracta velutina Nees [unknown]
  • Ocotea blanchetii Mez [unknown]
  • Ocotea jacobinae (Meisn.) Mez [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne blanchetii Meisn. [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne jacobinae Meisn. [unknown]
  • Ocotea velutina (Nees) Rohwer [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne velutina bullata Meisn. [unknown]
  • Oreodaphne velutina glabrata Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Ocotea velutina (also called Ocotea velutina, 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 velutina is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea velutina 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 velutina is a tropical evergreen tree that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, the seeds should be soaked overnight in warm water and then sown in a container filled with a well-draining potting mix. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in the summer and root them in a container filled with a well-draining potting mix. Once established, it prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Ocotea velutina

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

Ocotea velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocotea velutina?

Ocotea velutina

What is the natural habitat of Ocotea velutina?

Ocotea velutina is native to Central and South America.

What are the common uses of Ocotea velutina?

Ocotea velutina 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,