Ocotea aurantiodora
Ocotea aurantiodora · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ocotea aurantiodora, is a prominent medicinal tree native to Brazil. Renowned for its aromatic essential oils, it possesses potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Frequently used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory issues and skin infections, this species offers significant pharmacological potential for modern therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Oreodaphne Opifera · Oreodaphne Longifolia · 14 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ocotea aurantiodoraSynonyms
- Oreodaphne opifera
- Oreodaphne longifolia
- Laurus aurantiodora
- Ocotea opifera
- Mespilodaphne aurantiodora
- Alseodaphne opifera
- Mespilodaphne opifera
- Laurus opifera
- Ocotea longifolia
- Ocotea dielsiana
- Nectandra aurantiodora
- Oreodaphne grandifolia
- Ocotea grandifolia
- Ocotea microcarpa
- Ocotea rusbyana
- Ocotea trianae
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Ocotea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Laurales | WCVP |
| Family | Lauraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ocotea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the tropical regions of Central and South America. Within Central America, its presence is documented in the nations of Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panamá. Moving into Northern South America, the species expands its range into Venezuela. Additionally, it can be found growing in the tropical forests of French Guiana. These specific locations highlight the plant's preference for the humid environments characteristic of these territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
Activities
Ocotea aurantiodora has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | Natural product letters (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |