Brazilian rosewood

Aniba rosaeodora Ducke

Aniba rosaeodora, known as Brazilian rosewood, is a tree species in the Lauraceae family. It is native to the Amazonas region and is sometimes confused with true rosewood, though it belongs to a different genus and order. The tree is harvested for its essential oil, leading to its endangered status.

Description

Aniba rosaeodora is a Magnoliid tree found in the tropical rainforests of South America. It is part of the Lauraceae family and is commonly called Brazilian rosewood. Despite its name, it is not a member of the Dalbergia genus, which includes true rosewood species. The tree is valued for its essential oil, which has contributed to its exploitation and subsequent endangerment. Its natural distribution is limited to the Amazonas region.