Ocotea bullata
Ocotea bullata, commonly known as Canelo, is a majestic evergreen tree native to Chile. Renowned for its potent medicinal properties, its bark is rich in tannins and essential oils. Traditionally used to treat inflammation and digestive ailments, this botanical treasure holds significant value in both folk medicine and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Ocotea bullata
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Laurales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Lauraceae and is specifically categorized 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 throughout the various regions of Southern Africa. It can be found growing within the diverse landscapes of the Cape Provinces. Additionally, its presence extends into the mountainous terrain of Lesotho. The species is also known to inhabit parts of KwaZulu-Natal. Finally, its geographical range includes the northernmost stretches of the Northern Provinces.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ocotea bullata has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, flavonol, ocobullenone, quercetin, rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ocobullenone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ocotea bullata has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ocotea bullata has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include headache, headaches, inflammation.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| headache | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| headaches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |