Ocotea notata
Ocotea notata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Scientifically known as Ocotea notata, is a valuable medicinal plant native to South America. Renowned for its potent bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. This species offers significant therapeutic potential, serving as a vital resource in both folk medicine and pharmacological research.
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Mespilodaphne Notata · Mespilodaphne Petiolaris · 3 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ocotea notataSynonyms
- Mespilodaphne notata
- Mespilodaphne petiolaris
- Ocotea glaucina
- Oreodaphne notata
- Oreodaphne glaucina
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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Afzelin, Isoquercitrin, Isorhamnetin glucuronide, quercitrin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Afzelin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isoquercitrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isorhamnetin glucuronide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercitrin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Afzelin
- Natural product research
Isoquercitrin
- Natural product research
Isorhamnetin glucuronide
- Natural product research
quercitrin
- Natural product research