Ocotea cinnamomoides
(Kunth) Kosterm.
Lauraceae
There is a great deal of confusion over the correct name for this species, with Nectandra cinnamomoides, Ocotea cymbarum and Ocotea quixos all being used by different authorities[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
]. We have decided to go with Ocotea cinnamomoides for the present.
Acrodiclidium cinnamomoides (Kunth) Mez
Laurus cinnamomoides Kunth
Nectandra cinnamomoides (Kunth) Nees
Common Name:
General Information
Ocotea cinnamomoides is a tree.
The plant is gathered from the wild for use as a spice - it is also sometimes cultivated in Ecuador.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
S. America - Ecuador.
Habitat
Not known
Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Tree |
| Height | 0.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Cultivated, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
The calyx of the flowers, and the bark, are used as a spice[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
