Kingdom Plantae Family Lauraceae Scientific name Ocotea benthamiana Rank Species | Order Laurales Genus Ocotea Higher classification Ocotea | |
Similar Ocotea, Lauraceae, Laurales, Ocotea aciphylla, Magnoliopsida | ||
Ocotea benthamiana is a species of Ocotea in the Lauraceae plant family. It is an evergreen tree to 25–35 m tall. It is endemic to Ecuador, inhabiting the High Andes in the montane cloud forests, between 2,000 and 3,000 m. Its conservation status is classed as vulnerable.
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