Ocotea bijuga
Also known as: Laurus surinamensis Sw. +6 more
- Laurus surinamensis Sw.
- Nectandra abortiens Rol.
- Nectandra bijuga Rottb.
- Nectandra filiformis Raf.
- Perostema bijuga (Rottb.) Raeusch.
- Persea surinamensis Spreng.
- Porostema bijuga (Rottb.) Forsyth fil.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lauraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Ocotea bijuga is a tree belonging to the Lauraceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Ocotea is notably large, comprising more than 500 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, Surinam