Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venulosa
ID:
382369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(1): 153 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000381701

Common Names

  • Nectandra venulosa
  • Veined Nectandra
  • Veined Nectandra Tree

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Description

Nectandra venulosa (also called White-Veined Nectandra, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Nectandra venulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nectandra venulosa is a small, white, bell-shaped structure with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white center. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, white, bell-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nectandra venulosa 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 venulosa

Nectandra venulosa can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Nectandra venulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nectandra venulosa?

Nectandra venulosa

What is the common name of Nectandra venulosa?

Veined Lancewood

What is the natural habitat of Nectandra venulosa?

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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