Ocotea basicordatifolia explained

Ocotea basicordatifolia is a species of Ocotea in the plant family Lauraceae.

Distribution

The tree is endemic to Brazil, in the Santo André area of São Paulo state.

It is native to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion, within the Serra de Paranapiacaba range.

Conservation

Ocotea basicordatifolia is an IUCN Red List endangered species, threatened by industrial pollution and habitat loss.