Ocotea brenesii
Standl.
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Description
A tropical tree in the Lauraceae (laurel) family native to tropical regions, valued for its aromatic oil.
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Edible Uses
The oil extracted from the plant is used to flavor drinks.
Traditional Uses
The oil is used to flavour drinks.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica,
Synonyms
Nectandra brenesii (Standl.) C. K. AllenNectandra caparrapi Sand.-Groot ex Nates
Also Known As
Cascarillo, Salsafras
References (1)
- Kermath, B. M., et al, 2014, Food Plants in the Americas: A survey of the domesticated, cultivated and wild plants used for Human food in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. On line draft. p 576
