Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
cyclobasis
ID:
389656

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.S.Jaram. & Balslev

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 21: 563 (2001 publ. 2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388988



Common Names

  • Otoba cyclobasis
  • Cyclobasis Otoba
  • Otoba


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Description

Otoba cyclobasis (also called Otoba, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myristicaceae. It is a large tree, growing up to 25 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m in diameter. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America, where it is found in lowland tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Otoba cyclobasis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Otoba cyclobasis is a white, tubular corolla with four lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, four-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a thin, upright stem and a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Otoba cyclobasis: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by division or from seed.

Where to Find Otoba cyclobasis

Otoba cyclobasis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Otoba cyclobasis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Otoba cyclobasis?

Otoba cyclobasis

What type of plant is Otoba cyclobasis?

Otoba cyclobasis is a species of flowering plant in the family Myristicaceae.

Where is Otoba cyclobasis found?

Otoba cyclobasis is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

Henrik Balslev (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balslev' in the authors string.
Tatiana S. Jaramillo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.S.Jaram.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:323792-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.