Ocotea brenesii

Family: Lauraceae

What it is like

A tree.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica

How it is used for food

The oil is used to flavour drinks.

Edible parts

oil

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cascarillo, Salsafras

Synonyms

Nectandra brenesii (Standl.) C. K. Allen; Nectandra caparrapi Sand.-Groot ex Nates;