Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
squamosa
ID:
1547777

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Santam.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 178: 159 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028257





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Description

Otoba squamosa (also called Scaly Otoba, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is native to the Amazon rainforest, occurring in the Brazilian states of Pará and Amapá. It is found in lowland rainforest, terra firme, and várzea.

Uses & Benefits

Otoba squamosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Otoba squamosa are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Otoba squamosa is a tree that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Otoba squamosa

Otoba squamosa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Otoba squamosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Otoba squamosa?

Otoba squamosa

What is the family of Otoba squamosa?

Myristicaceae

What is the common name of Otoba squamosa?

Scaly Otoba

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77217290-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.