Ocotea paranaensis
Ocotea paranaensis · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Ocotea paranensis, is a medicinal plant native to the Atlantic Forest. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, this species is widely studied for its bioactive compounds. Its essential oils offer significant therapeutic potential, making it a valuable resource in traditional and modern pharmacology.
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Native range
- Southern America
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ocotea paranaensisTaxonomical 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. It is further identified by the genus Ocotea, specifically as the species Ocotea paranaeensis.
| 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 specifically found within the southern regions of Brazil. Its native habitat is concentrated in the southern part of the country, where environmental conditions support its growth. Within the Brazilian landscape, this species occupies a distinct ecological niche typical of the South. Consequently, its geographical range is relatively localized to these specific southern territories. Understanding this distribution is essential for studying the natural occurrence of Ocotea paranaeensis.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Ocotea paranaensis, is a species frequently studied for its bioactive properties, with the leaves serving as the primary part utilized in medicinal research. These leaves contain a diverse array of secondary metabolites, such as essential oils, flavonoids, and terpenoids, which contribute to the plant's therapeutic potential. Because the leaves are the most accessible and chemically rich component, they are often the focus of extractions aimed at exploring the plant's antioxidant and antimicrobial activities.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Ocotea paranaensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Epicatechin, Hyperin, kaempferol, quercetin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Epicatechin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hyperin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(-)-Epicatechin
- Natural product research
Hyperin
- Natural product research
kaempferol
- Natural product research
quercetin
- Natural product research
Activities
Ocotea paranaensis has 2 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ocotea paranaensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | Natural product research (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |