Brazilian Rosewood, Rosewood-oil tree

Aniba rosaeodora

Basic Information

Family: Lauraceae

Genus: aniba

Plant ID (slug): aniba-rosaeodora

Numeric ID: 22539

USDA Hardiness: 10-12

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Aniba rosaeodora is an evergreen Tree growing to 20 m (65ft) by 15 m (49ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10 and is frost tender. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Northern S. America - northern Brazil, Surinam, French Guiana.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Oil Edible Uses: Oil The essential oil from the wood is used as a flavouring in commercial foods such as confectionary, chewing gum, baked goods and frozen desserts[ 238 , 301 ].

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic Antibacterial Anticonvulsant Antidepressant Antidermatosic Antiseptic Aphrodisiac Deodorant Skin Stimulant Tonic The bark and the essential oil obtained from the wood are analgesic, antibacterial, anticonvulsant, antidepressant, antimicrobial, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, deodorant, stimulant and tonic[ 318 ]. They are used in the treatment of acne, colds, coughs, dermatitis, fevers, frigidity, headaches, infections, nausea, nervous tension, skin care and wounds[ 318 ].