Virola carinata
(Benth.) Warb.
Carinate virola
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Summary
Source: WikipediaVirola carinata is a New World, tropical evergreen tree in the family Myristicaceae that is indigenous to Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil (Amazonas and Rondônia). It grows to a height of about 30m and its fruit is subglobular, 16–20 mm long and 17–19 mm in diameter, found in groups of 4 to 12.
Description
A tree.
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Distribution
It is a tropical palnt.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, South America,
Synonyms
Myristica carinata Benth.Palala carinata KuntzeVirola venosa var. martii Warb.
Also Known As
Bicuiba, Fubua, Juifaifimuo, Kumala blanco, Nau-tu, Noiak, Sangre toro, Ukukal, Virola
References (1)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 689
