Kingdom Plantae Family Lauraceae Scientific name Ravensara aromatica Rank Species | Order Laurales Genus Ravensara Higher classification Ravensara | |
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Similar Melaleuca quinquenervia, Eucalyptus radiata, Ravensara, Cymbopogon martinii, Gaultheria procumbens | ||
Ravensara aromatica (sometimes called clove nutmeg) is a member of the Lauraceae (laurel) family, and originates in Madagascar. The name ravensara is a latinization of the Malagasy word ravintsara. Other Malagasy names include havozo, hazomanitra and tavolomanitra. The leaves and twigs of R. aromatica have a mildly camphorous aroma similar to eucalyptus. The essential oil of R. aromatica is used as a fragrance material in the perfumery industry, and as an antiseptic, anti-viral, antibacterial, expectorant, anti-infective in natural and folk medicine.
Essential oil
Primary aromatic components are:
References
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