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Ocotea cymbarum

plantation: La Pedregosa, Colombia

Features

Family: Lauraceae
Common names: Sassafras, Sasafrás, Chimar, Karoa, Louro Inhamui, Pau de Gasolina
Type of foliage: Evergreen
Life expectancy: 40 years
Total weight of CO2 captured: 50 Kg
Height: 30 m

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Usefulness of the tree

Ocotea cymbarum is known for its aromatic bark, which is rich in essential oils that give it a spicy, sweet fragrance similar to cinnamon. The bark is used in the production of perfumes, cosmetics, and flavorings, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as respiratory and digestive problems. However, the species is threatened due to over-harvesting of its bark, and conservation efforts are underway to protect the species and its habitat.
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