 The essential oil of matico contains dillapiole, ocimene and beta-caryophyllene.It has high potential as larvicide against larvae of mosquitoes.Matico is a tropical, evergreen, shrubby tree that grows to the height of 6 to 7 meter (20 to 23 ft) with lance-shaped leaves that are 12 to 20 centimeter (5 to 8 in) long.