Ocotea puberula
Ocotea pubeula, commonly known as a species of cinnamon or laurel, is a medicinal plant valued for its potent bioactive compounds. Found in tropical ecosystems, its leaves and bark contain essential oils with antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, offering significant therapeutic potential in traditional medicine and modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Ocotea puberula
- Family: Lauraceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Laurales, it is a member of the family Lauraceae and is 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 exhibits a widespread distribution across several key regions of Mexico. It is found within the central part of the country, specifically in Mexico Central. Additionally, its presence extends to the northeastern territories categorized as Mexico Northeast. The species also inhabits the coastal and inland areas of Mexico Gulf. Finally, the botanical range covers the diverse landscapes of both Mexico Southwest and Mexico Southeast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Central | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southwest | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexico Southeast | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Northern South America | French Guiana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Guyana | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Suriname | WCVP |
Activities
Ocotea puberula has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiaging.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiaging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |