Ocotea odorifera
Ocotea odorifera · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (14 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Ocotea odorifera, scientifically known as Ocotea odorifera, is a highly aromatic evergreen tree native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. Renowned for its precious essential oil, extracted from its fragrant leaves, it possesses significant medicinal properties, including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant activities, making it a vital botanical resource.
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Laurus Odorifera · Aydendron Suaveolens · 4 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ocotea odoriferaSynonyms
- Laurus odorifera
- Aydendron suaveolens
- Mespilodaphne pretiosa var. latifolia
- Mespilodaphne pretiosa var. longifolia
- Ocotea pretiosa
- Laurus camelilla
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 |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Canela or Brazilian Cinnamon, derives its medicinal potency primarily from its aromatic components. The leaves are highly valued for their essential oils, which are often harvested for their therapeutic and fragrant properties. Additionally, the branches contain significant concentrations of these bioactive compounds, making them a vital part of the plant used in traditional applications.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ocotea odorifera has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-Nitro-2-phenylethane, Ellagitannin, Reticuline, S-(+)-Reticuline, Tellimagrandin II.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Nitro-2-phenylethane | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ellagitannin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Reticuline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| S-(+)-Reticuline | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tellimagrandin II | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1-Nitro-2-phenylethane
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Ellagitannin
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Reticuline
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
S-(+)-Reticuline
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Tellimagrandin II
- Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
Activities
Ocotea odorifera has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimalarial.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ocotea odorifera has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include dermatosis, malaria, rheumatism.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| dermatosis | Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| crude methanol extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oils from leaves and branches | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| its fractions | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf decoction | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extract | Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |