Laurel comino
Ocotea javitensis
Family: Lauraceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The trunk can be 1 m across. It has 3-5 flat buttresses 1.5 m tall.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest. It grows between 600-1,300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Canelo amarillo, Chachajillo, Pinchimuyo, Quillo ajuga
Synonyms
Laurus javitensis Kunth;