Biology:Ocotea benthamiana

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Short description: Species of tree

Ocotea benthamiana
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Laurales
Family: Lauraceae
Genus: Ocotea
Species:
O. benthamiana
Binomial name
Ocotea benthamiana
Mez
Synonyms

Nectandra crassifolia[2]

Ocotea benthamiana is a species of Ocotea in the plant family Lauraceae.[3] It is an evergreen tree to 25–35 m tall.[4] Its conservation status is classed as vulnerable.[1]

It is endemic to Ecuador, inhabiting the High Andes in the montane cloud forests, between 2,000 and 3,000 m.[1] It can be found in countries like Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.[5]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5460796 entry