Ocotea moschata
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Magnoliids |
| Order: | Laurales |
| Family: | Lauraceae |
| Genus: | Ocotea |
| Species: | O. moschata |
| Binomial name | |
| Ocotea moschata | |
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Ocotea moschata is a species of tree native to Puerto Rico[3] and northeastern Venezuela.[2] Its vernacular names include nuez moscada, and cimarrona (Spanish) and nemoca and nutget (English).[4][5][6] This tree is common in the Toro Negro State Forest of Puerto Rico.
References
- ↑ de Kok, R. (2022). "Ocotea moschata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2022 e.T197329167A198141151. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-2.RLTS.T197329167A198141151.en. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Ocotea moschata (Meisn.) Mez". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ Ocotea moschata (Pav. ex Meisn.) Mez nemoca. USDA. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
- ↑ Catalogue of the Botanical Art Collection. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
- ↑ Ocotea moschata (Meisn.) Mez. ITIS Report. Retrieved 8 August 2013.
- ↑ Bulletin #354. "Forests of Porto Rico: Past, Present and Future, and their Physical and Economic Environments." Louis S. Murphy. 20 October 1916. Page 70. U.S. Dept of Agriculture. Division of Publications. Department Bulletins #351-375. 1917. Retrieved 8 August 2013.