Ocotea leucoxylon
Ocotea leucoxylon, commonly known as Canela-preta, is a significant medicinal tree native to the Atlantic Forest. Renowned for its aromatic bark, it contains bioactive compounds with potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. This species is increasingly studied for its therapeutic potential in traditional medicine and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Ocotea leucoxylon
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Northern 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, it is classified under the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of North and Central America. Within Mexico, it can be found spanning from the central highlands to the Gulf coast. Its presence also extends into the southwestern territories of the country. Furthermore, the species inhabits the southeastern portion of Mexico. Finally, its range reaches into Central America, specifically within the borders of Belize.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Guatemala | WCVP |
| Central America | Honduras | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ocotea leucoxylon has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include dicentrine, dicentrinone.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dicentrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| dicentrinone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ocotea leucoxylon has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tumor.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |