Common Name: |
Pau Rosa |
Other Names: |
Cara-cara |
Botanical Name: |
Aniba roseaodora |
Genus: |
Aniba |
Family: |
Lauraceae |
Native Location: |
Amazonia and the Guianas |
Cultivation: |
Moist, well-drained soil in shade, with high humidity. |
Propagation: |
By seed sown when ripe; needs light to germinate. Seeds are difficult to harvest. |
Harvest: |
Trees are cut when 10-15 years old and chipped for steam-distillation of oil. |
Height: |
25m (80ft) |
Width: |
15m (50ft) |
Hardiness: |
Min. 15-18°C (59-64°F) |
Parts Used: |
Wood, oil |
Properties: |
Rich in linalol, a volatile oil with a lily fragrance. |
Economic Uses: |
Lumber is an important hardwood. Oil is used to flavor candy, frozen desserts, chewing gum, and baked goods, and to scent pharmaceutical products, detergents, and perfumes. |
Bibliography: |
Encyclopedia of Herbs by Deni Brown Copyright © 1995, 2001 Dorling Kindersley Limited Pg 123 |