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Ocotea
''Ocotea'' is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Lauraceae. Many are evergreen trees with lauroid leaves. There are over 520 species currently accepted within the genus, distributed mostly in tropical and subtropical areas of the Americas (around 300 species) including the Caribbean and West Indies, but also with some species in Africa, Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands. One species (''O. foetens'') is native to the Macaronesia (in Canary Islands and Madeira). The genus is suspected to be paraphyletic. Description They are trees or shrubs, occasionally with adventitious roots (''O. hartshorniana'', ''O. insularis''). Leaves simple, alternate, rarely opposite or whorled. The leaves are lauroid, they are commonly dark green glossy with sometimes brown on the underside and fragrant oil cells. The African and Madagascan species all have bisexual flowers (possessing both male and female parts), whereas many of the American species have flowers tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Ocotea Species
The following species in the flowering plant genus ''Ocotea'' are currently accepted by Plants of the World Online. The genus is probably paraphyletic. *'' Ocotea abbreviata'' *'' Ocotea acarina'' *'' Ocotea aciphylla'' *'' Ocotea acuminatissima'' *'' Ocotea acunana'' *'' Ocotea acutangula'' *'' Ocotea acutifolia'' *'' Ocotea adamantina'' *'' Ocotea adela'' *'' Ocotea adenotrachelium'' *'' Ocotea adusta'' *'' Ocotea alaris'' *'' Ocotea albescens'' *'' Ocotea albida'' *'' Ocotea albigemma'' *'' Ocotea albopunctulata'' *'' Ocotea aligra'' *'' Ocotea alnifolia'' *'' Ocotea alpina'' *'' Ocotea alveata'' *'' Ocotea amazonica'' *'' Ocotea ambrensis'' *'' Ocotea amplifolia'' *'' Ocotea amplissima'' *'' Ocotea andina'' *'' Ocotea aniboides'' *'' Ocotea antioquiensis'' *'' Ocotea aquila'' *'' Ocotea arcuata'' *'' Ocotea arenaria'' *'' Ocotea arenicola'' *'' Ocotea argentea'' *'' Ocotea argyrea'' *'' Ocotea argyrophylla'' *'' Ocotea arnottiana'' *'' Ocotea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ocotea Tenera (9755231383)
''Ocotea'' is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Lauraceae. Many are evergreen trees with lauroid leaves. There are over 520 species currently accepted within the genus, distributed mostly in tropical and subtropical areas of the Americas (around 300 species) including the Caribbean and West Indies, but also with some species in Africa, Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands. One species (''O. foetens'') is native to the Macaronesia (in Canary Islands and Madeira). The genus is suspected to be paraphyletic. Description They are trees or shrubs, occasionally with adventitious roots (''O. hartshorniana'', ''O. insularis''). Leaves simple, alternate, rarely opposite or whorled. The leaves are lauroid, they are commonly dark green glossy with sometimes brown on the underside and fragrant oil cells. The African and Madagascan species all have bisexual flowers (possessing both male and female parts), whereas many of the American species have flowers that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ocotea Odorifera
''Ocotea odorifera'' is a species of plant in the family Lauraceae. It is an evergreen tree in the genus ''Ocotea''. It is commonly known as Brazilian sassafras or American cinnamon; though it is not a true sassafras nor a true cinnamon, these plants are close relatives. In trade, the junior synonym ''Ocotea pretiosa'' is often used, and there is considerable confusion between the present taxon and '' Ocotea cymbarum''. Distribution It is native to Brazil, in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and São Paulo. It may also be native to Misiones province of Argentina and to Paraguay, but is unverified there. It is threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss or habitat reduction) occurs when a natural habitat is no longer able to support its native species. The organisms once living there have either moved elsewhere, or are dead, leading to a decrease .... Gallery Image:Ocotea odorife ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ocotea Bullata
''Ocotea bullata'', (stinkwood or black stinkwood, , , ) is a species of flowering tree native to South Africa. It produces very fine and valuable timber which was formerly much sought after to make furniture. Due to over-exploitation it is now a protected species. Other names for it are Cape Walnut, Red List of South African Plants Cape laurel, and laurel wood. The name "stinkwood" comes from a strong smell that is released when it is fresh felled. Description 
It is a large,
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Lauraceae
Lauraceae, or the laurels, is a plant Family (biology), family that includes the bay laurel, true laurel and its closest relatives. This family comprises about 2850 known species in about 45 genus (biology), genera worldwide. They are dicotyledons, and occur mainly in warm temperate and tropical regions, especially Southeast Asia and South America. Many are aromatic evergreen trees or shrubs, but some, such as ''Sassafras'', are deciduous, or include both deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs, especially in tropical and temperate climates. The genus ''Cassytha'' is unique in the Lauraceae in that its members are parasite, parasitic vines. Most laurels are highly poisonous. Overview The family has a worldwide distribution in tropical and warm climates. The Lauraceae are important components of tropical forests ranging from low-lying to Montane forest, montane. In several forested regions, Lauraceae are among the top five families in terms of the number of species present. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ocotea Puberula
''Ocotea puberula'' is a species of evergreen tree in the plant genus ''Ocotea'' of the family Lauraceae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Mexico, Peru, and Suriname Suriname, officially the Republic of Suriname, is a country in northern South America, also considered as part of the Caribbean and the West Indies. It is a developing country with a Human Development Index, high level of human development; i .... References puberula Flora of Argentina Flora of Brazil Flora of French Guiana Flora of Guyana Trees of Northern America Flora of Peru Flora of Suriname Least concern plants Least concern flora of North America Least concern biota of South America Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Cloud forest flora of Mexico {{Laurales-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mascarene Islands
The Mascarene Islands (, ) or Mascarenes or Mascarenhas Archipelago is a group of islands in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar consisting of islands belonging to the Republic of Mauritius as well as the French department of Réunion. Their name derives from the Portuguese navigator Pedro Mascarenhas, who first visited them in April 1512. The islands share a common geological origin beneath the Mascarene Plateau known as the Mauritia microcontinent which was a Precambrian microcontinent situated between India and Madagascar until their separation about 70 million years ago. They form a distinct ecoregion with unique biodiversity and endemism of flora and fauna. Geography The archipelago comprises three large islands, Mauritius, Réunion, and Rodrigues, plus a number of volcanic remnants in the tropics of the southwestern Indian Ocean, generally between 700 and 1,500 kilometres east of Madagascar. The terrain includes a variety of reefs, atolls, and small islands. They pres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stinkwood
Stinkwood, German ''Stinkholz'', French ''Bois Puant'', is the common name for a number of trees or shrubs which have wood or plant parts with an unpleasant odour, including: *'' Anagyris foetida''; Southern Europe *'' Bignonia callistegioides'' (cipó d'alho); Southern Brasil *'' Celtis africana'' ( white stinkwood); native to South Africa *'' Celtis mildbraedii'' (Natal white stinkwood, red-fruited white-stinkwood); native to Tropical Africa *''Celtis timorensis''; native to South and Southeast Asia *'' Coprosma foetidissima''; in New Zealand and extends South to the Auckland Islands *'' Coprosma grandifolia''; New Zealand *'' Coprosma putida''; endemic to Lord Howe Island *'' Crateva tapia''; (Páo, Pau or tapiá d'alho) Brasil to Central America *'' Cryptocarya latifolia'' (bastard stinkwood); South Africa *'' Dysoxylum alliaceum'' (German Knoblauchbaum); Southeast Asia *'' Eucryphia moorei''; Southeast Australia *'' Fridericia elegans'' (cipó d'alho); Middle Eastern Brasil *'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweetwood
Sweetwood is a common name for several plants and may refer to: *''Laurus nobilis'', native to the Mediterranean region *'' Myrospermum susanum'' *'' Nectandra'' *''Ocotea ''Ocotea'' is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Lauraceae. Many are evergreen trees with lauroid leaves. There are over 520 species currently accepted within the genus, distributed mostly in tropical and subtropical areas of ...'' *'' Oreodaphne leucoxylon'' {{Short pages monitor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosewood
Rosewood is any of a number of richly hued hardwoods, often brownish with darker veining, but found in other colours. It is hard, tough, strong, and dense. True rosewoods come from trees of the genus '' Dalbergia'', but other woods are often called rosewood. Rosewood takes a high polish and is used for luxury furniture-making, flooring, musical instruments, and turnery. True rosewoods Genuine rosewoods belong to the genus '' Dalbergia''. The pre-eminent rosewood appreciated in the Western world is the wood of '' Dalbergia nigra''. It is best known as "Brazilian rosewood", but also as "Bahia rosewood". This wood has a strong, sweet smell, which persists for many years, explaining the name ''rosewood''. Another classic rosewood comes from '' Dalbergia latifolia'', known as (East) Indian rosewood or ''sonokeling'' (Indonesia). It is native to India and is also grown in plantations elsewhere in Pakistan (Chiniot). Madagascar rosewood ('' Dalbergia maritima''), known as ''bois ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Macaronesia
Macaronesia (; ) is a collection of four volcanic archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean#North Atlantic, North Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of North Africa and Europe. Each archipelago is made up of a number of list of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic oceanic islands, which were formed by seamounts on the ocean floor whose peaks have risen above the ocean's surface. Each of the archipelagos is a distinct political entity: the Azores and Madeira are Autonomous Regions of Portugal, autonomous regions of Portugal, the Canary Islands is an autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of Spain, while Cape Verde is a sovereign state and member states of the United Nations, member of the United Nations. Politically, the islands belonging to Portugal and Spain are parts of the European Union, while Cape Verde is a member of the African Union. Geologically, most of Macaronesia is part of the African Plate, African tectonic plate. The Azores are located in the Azores triple ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
