Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roberto-andinoi
ID:
382342

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Nelson) C.Nelson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Ceiba 42: 35 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381674

Common Names

  • Nectandra roberto-andinoi
  • Roberto-Andino's Nectandra
  • Roberto-Andino's Nectandra Tree

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Synonyms

  • Pleurothyrium roberto-andinoi C.Nelson [unknown]

Description

Nectandra roberto-andinoi (also called 'Roberto-andino's nectandra', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to South America. It grows in moist habitats, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Nectandra roberto-andinoi is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nectandra roberto-andinoi has small, yellowish-green flowers with three petals. The seed capsules are round and contain numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are initially small and require plenty of light and humidity to grow.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nectandra roberto-andinoi is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Nectandra roberto-andinoi

Nectandra roberto-andinoi is found in Colombia.

Nectandra roberto-andinoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nectandra roberto-andinoi?

Nectandra roberto-andinoi

What is the common name of Nectandra roberto-andinoi?

Roberto-Andino's Lancewood

What is the natural habitat of Nectandra roberto-andinoi?

Tropical moist forests

Species in the Nectandra genus

Nectandra longifolia, Nectandra lineata, Nectandra membranacea, Nectandra maguireana, Nectandra hihua, Nectandra impressa, Nectandra leucantha, Nectandra lanceolata, Nectandra laurel, Nectandra pichurim, Nectandra pearcei, Nectandra ramonensis, Nectandra pseudocotea, Nectandra nitidula, Nectandra moritziana, Nectandra oppositifolia, Nectandra baccans, Nectandra aurea, Nectandra bartlettiana, Nectandra briquetii, Nectandra angustifolia, Nectandra grandiflora, Nectandra globosa, Nectandra fulva, Nectandra cissiflora, Nectandra discolor, Nectandra cuspidata, Nectandra amazonum, Nectandra spicata, Nectandra sordida, Nectandra roberto-andinoi, Nectandra ruforamula, Nectandra sanguinea, Nectandra turbacensis, Nectandra villosa, Nectandra truxillensis, Nectandra venulosa, Nectandra subbullata, Nectandra acutifolia, Nectandra brittonii, Nectandra debilis, Nectandra krugii, Nectandra lineatifolia, Nectandra maynensis, Nectandra canescens, Nectandra furcata, Nectandra gardneri, Nectandra japurensis, Nectandra matthewsii, Nectandra microcarpa,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

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