Ocotea heterochroma
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Description
A tropical tree in the Lauraceae family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a flavouring.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Andes, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America,
Synonyms
Ocotea otuzcensis O. C. Schmidt
Also Known As
Canelo
References (2)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 455
- Kew Plants of the World On line
