Ocotea odorifera
Brazilian Sassafras, Sassafras
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Lauraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Indigenous to South America, Ocotea odorifera (commonly known as Brazilian-sassafras or Sassafras) is a tree belonging to the Lauraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast