Ocotea odorifera
Ocotea odorifera, commonly known as Canela-sassafras, is a precious aromatic tree native to Brazil's Atlantic Forest. Renowned for its fragrant essential oils, it possesses significant medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and sedative effects. This valuable species is widely utilized in traditional healing and the natural perfumery industry.
- Scientific name: Ocotea odorifera
- 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, it is a member of the Lauraceae family and is specifically classified under the 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 is widely distributed across several key regions within the country of Brazil. Its presence is notably documented throughout the Brazil Northeast region. Furthermore, the species can be found thriving in the Brazil Southeast area. It also extends its natural range into the Brazil South territory. Together, these locations highlight the broad geographical coverage of Ocotea odorifera.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ocotea odorifera has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ellagitannin, S-(+)-reticuline, Tellimagrandin II, reticuline.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ellagitannin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| S-(+)-reticuline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tellimagrandin II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| reticuline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ocotea odorifera has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ocotea odorifera has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dermatosis, malaria, rheumatism.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| dermatosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |