Ocotea paranaensis
Ocotea paranaensis, commonly known as canela-sassafrás, is a significant medicinal plant native to South American forests. Rich in essential oils and bioactive compounds, it is traditionally valued for its potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. This species plays a vital role in ethnobotanical practices and modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Ocotea paranaensis
- 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 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 |
Chemicals
Ocotea paranaensis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-) epicatechin, hyperin, kaempferol, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (-) epicatechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyperin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Ocotea paranaensis has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |