Ocotea obtusata
(Nees) Kosterm.
Lauraceae
Common Name:
Leaves and fruits
Photograph by: B.navez
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General Information
Ocotea obtusata is an evergreen tree growing up to 15 metres tall in the lower elevations of its range, but more likely to be a shrub from 3 - 10 metres tall at higher elevations.
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of wood and oil.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Africa - Réunion and Mauritius
Habitat
Forests, at elevations from 300 - 2,000 metres.
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 10.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
Oil extracted from the fruits is used for lighting[
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The wood, known as ‘bois de cannelle’, is used for making furniture[
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Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
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