Ocotea notata
Ocotea notata, commonly known as “canela-preta,” is a significant medicinal tree native to South American forests. Renowned for its aromatic bark and essential oils, it is utilized in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This botanical species holds great potential for pharmacological research and natural wellness.
- Scientific name: Ocotea notata
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Laurales and the family Lauraceae. Finally, it is identified by its genus name, 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 widely distributed across several major regions within the country of Brazil. Its presence is documented throughout the Northeast region, where it adapts to specific local climates. Additionally, the species can be found thriving in the Southeast portion of the nation. The geographical range also extends significantly into the South of Brazil. Consequently, these diverse locations highlight the broad ecological footprint of Ocotea notata.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ocotea notata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include afzelin, isoquercitrin, isorhamnetin-glucuronide, quercitrin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| afzelin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isorhamnetin-glucuronide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |