Mezilaurus glabriantha

Mezilaurus glabriantha is a member of the Lauraceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the laurel family. This species is part of the genus Mezilaurus, which is native to the Neotropical region. The species is distributed in southeastern Brazil, a biodiversity hotspot known for its rich flora. The name Mezilaurus glabriantha was first published in 2012 by botanists F.M. Alves and V.C. Souza. It is recognized within the broader context of the global plant diversity catalog as BR, indicating its regional and global significance. The species contributes to the ecological and taxonomic understanding of the Lauraceae family in South America.