Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subrutilans
ID:
1071285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 3: 70 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001070623

Common Names

  • Ocotea subrutilans
  • Cinnamon Wood
  • Cinnamon Bark

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Description

Ocotea subrutilans (also called Brazilian Sassafras, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree with a rounded crown and a single or multiple trunks. It is native to Brazil and typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ocotea subrutilans is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocotea subrutilans is white and has a long stem. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocotea subrutilans is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Ocotea subrutilans

Ocotea subrutilans is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

Species in the Ocotea genus

Ocotea haberi, Ocotea holdridgeana, Ocotea hilariana, Ocotea heydeana, Ocotea hueckii, Ocotea harrisii, Ocotea guianensis, Ocotea guatemalensis, Ocotea lanata, Ocotea itatiaiae, Ocotea huberi, Ocotea insularis, Ocotea inhauba, Ocotea indecora, Ocotea imrayana, Ocotea hypoglauca, Ocotea foetens, Ocotea foeniculacea, Ocotea fendleri, Ocotea felix, Ocotea fasciculata, Ocotea esmeraldana, Ocotea erectifolia, Ocotea endresiana, Ocotea elegans, Ocotea jorge-escobarii, Ocotea gracilis, Ocotea gracilipes, Ocotea gordonii, Ocotea gomezii, Ocotea glomerata, Ocotea glaucosericea, Ocotea laetevirens, Ocotea froesii, Ocotea fulvescens, Ocotea glaucophylla, Ocotea glabra, Ocotea glauca, Ocotea gabonensis, Ocotea martinicensis, Ocotea obovata, Ocotea maranguapensis, Ocotea megacarpa, Ocotea magnilimba, Ocotea olivacea, Ocotea odorifera, Ocotea moschata, Ocotea mollicella, Ocotea micans, Ocotea meziana,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

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