Ocotea glaziovii
Ocotea glaziovii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ocotea glaziovii, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Valued for its potent bioactive compounds, particularly essential oils, it is traditionally used in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Research continues to explore its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties for modern therapeutic applications.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ocotea glazioviiDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad and diverse presence throughout the vast territory of Brazil. Its distribution spans across the Brazil North region, where it thrives in various tropical environments. It is also widely documented within the Brazil Northeast and Brazil West-Central areas. Furthermore, the species can be found extending into the Brazil Southeast and Brazil South regions. This widespread occurrence highlights its ability to adapt to many different Brazilian ecosystems.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil North | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ocotea glaziovii has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Glaziovine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Glaziovine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Glaziovine
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Ocotea glaziovii has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticarcinomic, Antidepressant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticarcinomic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidepressant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |