Ocotea pretiosa
Benth. & Hook.f.
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Description
A tropical tree in the Lauraceae family, one of approximately 360 Ocotea species found mostly in tropical and warm temperate regions.
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Edible Uses
The bark is used as a spice, similar to cinnamon.
Traditional Uses
The bark is used as a spice like cinnamon.
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Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, Guyana, South America,
Notes
There are about 360 Ocotea species. They are mostly in the tropics and warm temperate regions.
References (4)
- Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 5:250. 1889 (As (Nees) Mez)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 444
- Schatz, G.E., 2001, Generic Tree Flora of Madagascar. Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew and Missouri Botanical Garden. p 228
- Seidemann J., 2005, World Spice Plants. Economic Usage, Botany, Taxonomy. Springer. p 124 (Has this as Cryptocarya pretiosa - a Brazilian plant)
