Golden Nectandra
Nectandra aurea Rohwer
Nectandra aurea, commonly known as Golden Nectandra, is a species in the Lauraceae family. It was first described by Rohwer in 1989. The species is native to several regions in Venezuela, including Amazonas, Apure, Barinas, and Bolívar.
Description
Nectandra aurea is a member of the Lauraceae family, a group of aromatic evergreen trees and shrubs. This species is found in the northern South American country of Venezuela, specifically in the states of Amazonas, Apure, Barinas, and Bolívar. It was formally described and published in 1989 by the botanist Rohwer. The species is part of the genus Nectandra, which is known for its diversity in the Neotropical region. As with other members of the Lauraceae family, Nectandra aurea is likely to have characteristics such as glossy leaves and aromatic properties.
Other common names
Golden Nectandra
Distribution
Global · Amazonas, Apure, Barinas, Bolívar · Venezuela
