Ocotea purpurea
Also known as: Nectandra capituliforma Lundell +2 more
- Nectandra capituliforma Lundell
- Ocotea purpurea (Mez) VanDerWerff
- Phoebe purpurea Mez
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lauraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Originating in North America and South America, Ocotea purpurea is a tree belonging to the Lauraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Panama