Ocotea fasciculata
Ocotea fasciaculata, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in tropical ecosystems, belongs to the Lauraceae family. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this species is valued in traditional medicine for its diverse bioactive compounds. It offers therapeutic potential in treating inflammation and infections, making it a subject of botanical interest.
- Scientific name: Ocotea fasciculata
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae, it is classified under the genus Ocotea. Specifically, Ocotea fasciaculata represents a distinct species within this botanical lineage.
| 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 exhibits a specific distribution pattern across the Caribbean and Northern South America. Within the Caribbean region, its presence is noted in Trinidad and Tobago. Moving to the mainland, it can be found throughout several countries in Northern South America. Specifically, its range includes French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname. Finally, the species extends its reach into the territory of Venezuela.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |